The Complete Guide to Domestic Workers Returning Home for Holidays: Preparations, Consular Documents, Pay Arrangements, and Contingency Plans in Case They Don’t Return

The Complete Guide to Domestic Workers Returning Home for Holidays: Preparations, Consular Documents, Pay Arrangements, and Contingency Plans in Case They Don’t Return

When foreign domestic workers return home for a vacation, it’s a time that many employers both look forward to and dread. On the one hand, they hope their domestic workers will get plenty of rest and spend time with their families […]

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What You Need to Know About Terminating a Foreign Domestic Worker: Procedures, Calculation of Compensation, Which Agency to Notify, and Choosing a Notice Period

What You Need to Know About Terminating a Foreign Domestic Worker: Procedures, Calculation of Compensation, Which Agency to Notify, and Choosing a Notice Period

When deciding to terminate an employment contract with a foreign domestic worker, regardless of the reason, employers must follow the statutory procedures; otherwise, they may violate the law or face labor-related

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A Comprehensive Guide to Disputes Between Employers and Foreign Domestic Workers: Frequently Asked Questions, Resolution Strategies, and What You Need to Know About Your Rights

A Comprehensive Guide to Disputes Between Employers and Foreign Domestic Workers: Frequently Asked Questions, Resolution Strategies, and What You Need to Know About Your Rights

In the process of hiring a foreign domestic worker, labor disputes do not necessarily involve employment agencies; more often than not, they are direct conflicts between the employer and the foreign domestic worker. Understanding these

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Types of Foreign Domestic Worker Contracts: Fixed-Term vs. Overseas Domestic Workers—Which One Is Right for You?

Types of Foreign Domestic Worker Contracts: Fixed-Term vs. Overseas Domestic Workers—Which One Is Right for You?

When hiring foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong, the two most common options are “domestic helpers whose contracts have expired” (those who have completed their contracts in Hong Kong and are currently in Hong Kong or have recently been here) and “overseas

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Please complete the guide to the expenses of foreign helpers: the latest expenditure budget and notes for 2026

Please complete the guide to the expenses of foreign helpers: the latest expenditure budget and notes for 2026

The Complete Guide to Hiring Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong: Latest 2026 Budget Estimates and What You Need to Know In Hong Kong, hiring a domestic helper can effectively lighten the burden of household chores, making life

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Employer's management of domestic regulations and communication skills for domestic helpers

Did a disagreement arise because the domestic worker didn’t understand the rules or how to use a cell phone? This article teaches Hong Kong employers how to establish clear household rules, improve communication, and reduce daily friction.

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