How much does it cost to hire a domestic helper?
October 12, 2017 6:43 amThere are a number of costs involved in hiring a domestic helper. Below is a rough guide, although you should... View Article
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Special cases: How do I process a domestic helper visa without an agency?
October 12, 2017 6:29 amDomestic helpers who are terminated prematurely are generally not permitted to remain in Hong Kong and process a change of... View Article
Finished contract: How do I process a domestic helper visa without an agency?
October 12, 2017 6:06 amDomestic helpers who successfully finish their contract are permitted by the Hong Kong Immigration to apply for a change of... View Article
Contract renewal: How do I process a domestic helper visa without an agency?
October 12, 2017 2:30 amFor Filipino domestic helpers, you can process the contract renewal by yourselves without an agency. Follow our quick guide below.... View Article
FAQs on statutory holidays
October 10, 2017 5:38 amAre domestic helpers entitled to statutory holidays if they have been working for less than 3 months? Yes, domestic helpers... View Article
Is domestic helper insurance necessary?
October 10, 2017 4:03 amYes. Employers are required to purchase insurance for their domestic helpers in Hong Kong. According to Hong Kong law, the employer... View Article
Does the employer have to pay for a domestic helper’s medical expenses?
October 10, 2017 3:42 amYes. According to the Standard Employment Contract, employers must provide free medical treatment and emergency dental treatment for domestic helpers.... View Article
What should a domestic helper’s schedule look like?
October 10, 2017 3:27 amProviding a domestic helper’s schedule can help set expectations, particularly at the start of the working relationship. Here is a... View Article
How should I begin the hiring process of a domestic helper?
October 10, 2017 2:47 amIf an employer is clear about what they want at the beginning of the hiring process, they’ll have a much... View Article
What is the best bank account for domestic helpers?
October 9, 2017 7:17 amMany domestic helpers do not have bank accounts. But it’s a really good idea to set one up because having... View Article