Termination Calculator
Calculate the statutory termination settlement for your domestic helper in Hong Kong under the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57). Enter the contract dates, salary and allowances below to see the full breakdown of what is due.
The calculator shows:
- Outstanding wages and food allowance
- Wages in lieu of notice
- Pro-rata annual leave pay
- Untaken statutory holidays
- Severance or long service payment
- Return passage and travel allowance
The calculator runs entirely in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere until you press “Print / Save as PDF”, which emails your contact details and settlement summary to Fair Employment Agency.
HK Domestic Worker Termination Calculator
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What the settlement includes
Under Hong Kong law, a termination settlement typically covers:
- Outstanding wages and food allowance — pay due up to the last working day
- Wages in lieu of notice — one month’s wages if notice is not served
- Untaken annual leave and statutory holidays — pay for days accrued but not taken
- Severance or long service payment — for eligible helpers with 2 or 5 years of service
- Food and travelling allowance — for the return journey
- Free return passage — to the helper’s home country (ticket or cash in lieu)
Who this calculator is for
It is designed for employers, HR professionals and agencies who manage domestic worker terminations. It supports:
- Severance scenarios (2 years or more of service)
- Long service scenarios (5 years or more of service)
- Cash in lieu of the return ticket
Important: verify with official sources
- This calculator is an estimation tool, not legal advice.
- Before finalising any settlement, verify the rates and entitlements on the official Hong Kong Labour Department website and the full text of the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57).
- For complex terminations, consult a qualified employment lawyer.
Frequently asked questions
What rates does the calculator use?
- Daily rates: (monthly amount × 12) ÷ 365
- Annual leave: 7 days per year, pro-rata
- Severance and long service: statutory formula capped at HK$390,000
Is my data stored or shared?
- All calculations happen in your browser — nothing is stored.
- Nothing is sent anywhere until you press “Print / Save as PDF”.
- That button emails your contact details and settlement summary to Fair Employment Agency so they can follow up with you.
Can I print or save the settlement?
- Press the “Print / Save as PDF” button after calculating.
- It emails your contact details and settlement summary to Fair Employment Agency.
- It then opens the print dialog so you can save or print the settlement statement with signature fields.
Need help? Read our guide to domestic helper termination or contact our team.