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Filipina to stand trial for illegal work

21 May 2024

 

The Filipina will be tried in a Shatin Magistrates' court

A foreign domestic helper is due to be tried in August on a charge of breaching of condition of stay by doing parttime work while supposedly employed by a fellow Filipino.

Jenny S. Guzman, 44 years old, will stand trial on Aug 2 and 5 after pleading not guilty to the illegal work charge. 

Her bail of $500 has been extended at Shatin court after she appeared yesterday, Monday, for the hearing of her case.

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According to the charge, Guzman contravened her condition of stay on Feb. 22 this year by taking odd jobs in Shau Kei Wan while under the employ of Arlan S. Pasco at the address stated in her employment contract, no P376596, which took effect on Dec 28, 2023.

Breach of condition of stay is in violation of Sec 41 of the Immigration Ordinance, Cap 115 of the Laws of Hong Kong.

Offenders face a maximum jail term of two years and fine of up to $50,000.

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