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Should I get a reference letter from the previous employer?

October 9, 2017 4:37 am Published by Gavan Yung

Many employers insist on a reference letter or speaking with previous employers before hiring a domestic helper. In reality, this... View Article

October 9, 2017 4:31 am Published by Gavan Yung

One of the biggest complaints about employment agencies in Hong Kong is that they sneak in hidden costs throughout the... View Article

October 9, 2017 4:09 am Published by Gavan Yung

No, you do not need to provide a separate room for your domestic helper. However, Hong Kong law says that... View Article

October 9, 2017 4:02 am Published by Gavan Yung

Can domestic helpers live outside of their employer’s residence? No, it is illegal for domestic helpers to ‘live out’. Employers... View Article

September 29, 2017 4:49 pm Published by Gavan Yung

Does a domestic helper’s rest day have to be Sunday? Technically, no. However, most domestic helpers prefer this day off so... View Article

September 29, 2017 4:44 am Published by Gavan Yung

No, it is not ok for employers to set a curfew asking the helper to be back home at a... View Article

September 29, 2017 4:42 am Published by Gavan Yung

Yes, a domestic helper can travel abroad with their employer, but there are a lot of practical issues that the... View Article

September 29, 2017 4:37 am Published by Gavan Yung

Employers may refer to this article for the documents generally required when hiring a domestic worker. For required documents and... View Article

September 29, 2017 4:32 am Published by Gavan Yung

To hire a domestic helper you only need to meet two requirements: 1) You need to be an official Hong... View Article

September 25, 2017 6:17 am Published by Gavan Yung

If you are hiring a domestic helper from the Philippines, whether you need to use an agency depends on the... View Article