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

Fair Employment Agency Limited

⚠ Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on Hong Kong Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57) as of the date shown. Yellow highlighted fields contain statutory assumptions—confirm these match your specific case. This is a tool only; consult legal counsel for complex terminations. Results are not guaranteed to be error-free.

1. CASE INPUTS

Last date for which salary has already been paid

2. CASE OPTIONS

Confirm these options for this case

One month notice required; select Yes if notice not served
Severance requires ≥2 years; Long Service requires ≥5 years
Days for which food/travel allowance is due
Pre-paid food allowance for final month, if any

3. STATUTORY RATES & CALCULATIONS (AUTO)

4. YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

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Include country code (e.g., +852 for Hong Kong)
⚠ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS & HOLD HARMLESS:

Government Verification Required: This calculator is an estimation tool only. You must verify all calculations and statutory rates using the official Hong Kong Government website (Labour Department) before finalizing any termination settlement. The rates and entitlements shown are based on the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57) and may change.

No Legal Advice: This tool does not constitute legal advice. For complex termination situations, consult a qualified employment lawyer.

Hold Harmless Agreement: You agree that Fair Employment Agency Limited shall not be liable for any inaccuracies, errors, or damages resulting from the use of this calculator. You assume full responsibility for verifying calculations with official government sources and taking appropriate legal advice before acting on these calculations.

⚠ Email Disclosure: Pressing "Print / Save as PDF" will email your contact details (name, email, phone/WhatsApp) and your settlement summary to Fair Employment Agency at info@fairagency.org, and then open the print dialog so you can save or print the PDF.

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.