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Domestic Helpers
One of the major advantages of living in Hong Kong is the wide availability of the live-in domestic helper, facilitated by the fact that many apartments come with
maid’s quarters. Most expatriate families employ a part-time or full-time maid. Thai, Sri Lankan, Indonesian, Chinese and Indian maids are available, but
there are many more Filipino helpers available. There are government guidelines for hiring a helper.
In addition to housing, you should provide for the following; see the Labour Department for more information.
- Food allowance.
- Annual airfare home for helpers from overseas.
- Insurance Policy cover.
- Employment Contract, a detailed information booklet is available from:
Labour Department
16/F, Harbour Building,
38 Pier Building
Central
Tel: 2717 1771
Website:
www.labour.gov.hk
Immigration Department
2/F Immigration Tower
7 Gloucester Road
Wan Chai
Hong Kong
Tel: 2824 6111
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