Yuan Ji Yun Dumpling’s Recruitment Notice Sparks Controversy

The surge of Hong Kong people heading north to eat continues, which has hit the local catering industry and even triggered a wave of restaurant closures. However, there are also mainland catering brands that have chosen to open branches in Hong Kong at this time, Yuan Ji Yun Dumplings has recently settled in various areas in Hong Kong, including Mong Kok, Sham Shui Po, Shek Mun, Shatin, and Shau Kei Wan, and has posted recruitment notices to recruit people.

Netizens Question the Violation of the Equal Opportunity Ordinance

Yuan Ji Yun Dumpling’s recruitment advertisement has hired a number of positions, including cashier, waiter, stuffing maker, and cook, etc., all with a monthly salary of at least HK$17,000. All full-time employees enjoy 4 days of paid vacation, and they also provide benefits such as employee meals, good promotional opportunities, and paid meal breaks. However, in addition to demanding priority for residents living in the area, he also specifically mentioned that “new immigrant female workers from Guangdong Province are given priority,” which has attracted attention.

Many netizens questioned Yuan Ji Yun Dumpling’s recruitment advertisement, wondering why local people were not given priority. Some netizens also questioned whether this violated the Equal Opportunity Ordinance.