By The SUN
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| The Filipino DH admitted his guilt and was sentenced at Eastern Court |
A Filipino domestic helper was sentenced to four week in jail at Eastern Court on Tuesday, Mar 7, after he pleaded guilty to one count of breaching his condition of stay by working in a guesthouse in Sheung Wan.
Jaime C. Madriaga, 45 years old, was arrested on
July 12, 2022, after he was found working in a hostel on the second floor of No
11 Queen’s Road West, Sheung Wan.
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His employer, Canadian national Stanley John Li, 53,
is accused of aiding and abetting Madriaga’s violation of his visa conditions
by allegedly making him work in the mentioned premises.
As FDH, Madriaga is only allowed to do domestic work
as approved by the Director of Immigration.
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Li also faces a charge of illegally operating the
unlicensed guesthouse.
The two cases against Li were adjourned to Apr 6 for
mention after his lawyer asked for time to consult the Department of Justice.
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Under Hong Kong’s labor laws, anyone who contravenes a condition of stay,
such as by working illegally, could be prosecuted and if found guilty, face a
maximum fine of $50,000 and up to two years’ imprisonment.
Aiders and abettors
are also liable to prosecution.
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People who hire
illegal workers face the heaviest penalty of up to $500,000 fine and
imprisonment for up to 10 years.
In recent months, the Immigration Department, along with the police, have stepped up their operation against illegal work, raiding dozens of premises across the city in search of violators.
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