DSAL will assume the responsibility for dealing with applications for work permits, commonly know as “blue cards” (right) from May 28
The Human Resources Office will merge with the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) on May 28, the Executive Council (ExCo) announced yesterday during a press conference. After merging, the DSAL will be responsible for dealing with applications by local companies for permission to hire non-local workers.
During the press conference, DSAL director Wong Chi Hong commented on the purpose of the merge: “We will try to prioritize the requests made by SMEs in order to avoid cases where those companies have to close [due to a lack of human resources].”
Wong also added that the merge would strengthen the government’s understanding of human resources, and allow the authorities to be better informed of said companies’ staffing requirements.
The DSAL will continue to be headed by one director, who will be assisted by two deputy directors. The office will comprise six departments and twelve divisions.
The number of DSAL staff will be increased from the current 228 to 320, as all of the workers from the Human Resources Office will be transferred to the DSAL. The Human Resources Offices’ budget will now also be allocated to the DSAL.
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