Make your kids walk people stop helpers doing this carrying bullshit. Comic book on the tips for foreign domestic helpers and their employers. Hong kong public holidays 2020 this page contains a national calendar of all 2020 public holidays. Hi moms, do you give your nannies maids days off on public holidays. My nanny wants to have the new years night off and 1st of january too saying that everyone is off that day. Foreign domestic helpers applying to extend limit of stay to cope. Action plan to tackle traffickinginpersons and to enhance protection of foreign domestic helpers the hong kong special administrative region hksar government announced the action plan to tackle traffickingin persons tip and to enhance protection of foreign domestic helpers fdhs on 21 march 2018, which outlines a collection of new and. The employee shall receive the following paid holidays. Domestic helpers are an integral part of the hong kong economy.
Data were collected from 215 domestic helpers 5 from the philippines. I told her no, but she can take another day off later in the month of jan and she gave me the look. The mailing address is foreign domestic helpers section, immigration department, 3f immigration tower, 7 gloucester road, wan chai, hong kong. Foreign domestic helpers in hong kong are domestic workers employed by hongkongers. Explore two domestic helpers profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of two domestic helpers.
This guide can sort you on what documents are required, helper courses, wages, and more. If a statutory holiday falls on a domestic helper s rest day, she must be given that day off and the following day. The intended duration of stay in china is no more than 180 days. Overview of holidays and many observances in hong kong during the year 2017.
If a statutory holiday falls on a domestic helpers rest day, she must be given that day off and the following day. Domestic helper holidays can be broken down into different categories, and domestic helpers are legally entitled to each type. Jul 02, 2017 here is a list of sites where you can find a number of different volunteer opportunities in hong kong. It makes kids lazy and then, very, very annoying to me when i have to stop myself beating them in the playground for being horrible spoilt hong kong brats. Immigration department again reminds public to remain vigilant against phone scams read more. Pdf domestic helpers as frontline workers in chinas home. Domestic helpers in hong kong yummy yum twin mum in. The government announced today september 27 that the minimum allowable wage maw for foreign domestic helpers fdhs in hong kong will be increased by 2. It was about an event in some very highend hotel, for setting up hk women with western guys. The report was the first formal documentation of issues related to urban slums, he said, and it helped to establish an official definition of urban slums, with demographic, spatial, economic, legal, and social indicators for the 1 billion slum residents worldwide at the time. Employers are required by law to give all statutory holidays off. But a domestic helper can get paid on a statutory holiday only when she has worked for. One time my flight was delayed for around 24 hours which was a pain but actually it turned out to be the best flight delay i have ever experienced in my life, they gave my whole family of 4 a free night at the tokyo disneyland hotel hilton tokyo bay with a buffet breakfast thrown in. Office hours monday to friday except hong kong public holidays, 9.
Holiday gifts for foreign domestic helpers holiday gifts for your domestic helper the holidays are a time of year when little children and grownups alike loo. In a new book, hong kong academic hans ladegaard tells 300 helpers stories of suffering and examines its patterns and causes. I have received the following email from our daughters school earlier this morning. Minimum allowable wage and food allowance for foreign domestic helpers to increase. Since the 1970s, foreign domestic workers have been permitted to stay in hong kong to address the citys shortage of local, fulltime livein helpers. It is not a consulate or embassy since hong kong is still in china. Overview of holidays and many observances in hong kong during the year 2019. I saw a poster in an elevator in hk 2 years ago and was irritated by the content. Multinational maids by anju mary paul cambridge core. It was founded in the year 1946 and it offers passenger and cargo services to 168 destinations in 42 countries.
These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Foreign domestic helpers are entitled to the same benefits and protection under the employment ordinance. Statutory holidays are mandatory holidays for domestic helpers according to the hong kong law all foreign domestic helpers in hong kong are entitled to the 12 statutory holidays annually regardless of their length of service. An employer and employee are required to enter into a standard, twoyear contract specifically for the employment of foreign domestic helpers. Domestic workers in hong kong scholar commons university of. Despite the availability of online booking for slots at its five branch offices, the daily quota on the number of. Ive flown hkexpress to tokyo multiple times and nothing really to complain about. In order to help you navigate this process more easily, we have prepared some resources with all you need to know about domestic helpers in hong kong. There are over 390,000 foreign domestic helpers in hong kong. Immigration department again reminds public to remain vigilant against phone scams read more indian nationals continue to enjoy 14day visafree visit to hong kong after successfully completing prearrival registration online. Multinational maids offers an indepth investigation into the international migrations of filipino and indonesian migrant domestic workers. However, even with this law, some fdws are denied any rest days or holidays.
If any of the above holidays occur on a weekend, the employee will be given the official federal holiday that is observed. Hong kong is the tenthlargest trading entity in exports and imports 2017, trading more goods in value than its gross domestic product. Hong kong special administrative region establishment day, 1 july, saturday. Officially the government office here is office of the commissioner of the ministry of foreign affairs.
Everything you must know about domestic helpers in hong kong. Domestic helper hiring guide in hong kong helperchoice. Since the early 1980s, migrant domestic workers have congregated in hong kongs public spaces every sunday and for public holidays. Chapter 4 rest days, holidays and leave 12 chapter 5 medical attention and sickness allowance 17 chapter 6 maternity protection 19 chapter 7 paternity leave 21 chapter 8 termination of employment contract 23. It attempts to answer some of the common questions raised by the foreign domestic helpers and their employers. The fax number is 852 3170 5696 top ten enquiries relating to new arrangements for submission of applications from foreign domestic helpers for extension of stay sponsored by the same employer.
Foreign domestic helpers rights and protection under the employment ordinance on rest days, statutory holidays and paid annual leave. Feb 12, 2017 in a new book, hong kong academic hans ladegaard tells 300 helpers stories of suffering and examines its patterns and causes. These are by no means the worst stories in hong kong charities such as pathfinders have cases on their books that would make your hair curl. But knowing where to start, where to go and who to ask is crucial in finding the right fit luckily little steps is here to help. Practical kit for foreign domestic helpers working in hong kong other language versions are coming soon. The government of hong kong has drawn up rules and regulations concerning the employment, labour and conditions of stay of foreign domestic helpers. I am trying to search for the new regulations but couldnt find the most updated one. Issued to those who intend to study in china for a period of more than 180 days. For current volunteer opportunities and charity events, please go to the blog page.
Before i went there, a friend told me to read the book maid to. Information on the new smart identity card read more. The process of hiring a foreign domestic helper can be timeconsuming and daunting. In hong kong, why are there a lot more white men with chinese. Since 2003, all foreign domestic helpers are required by law to be livein. Systemic abuse of hong kong domestic helpers, and how to. Foreign domestic workers in hong kong south china morning post.
The first day of january 1 january lunar new years day 28 january the third day of lunar new year 30 january the fourth day of lunar new year 31 january ching ming festival 4 april labour day 1 may tuen ng festival 30 may hong kong special administrative region establishment day 1 july. Even if your domestic helper has worked for you for only one day, she is still entitled to the statutory holiday. May 31, 2020 known for its main hub at hong kong international airport, cathay pacific is the international flag carrier of hong kong. Guide to hiring a domestic helper in hong kong little steps. Anyhow, my two domestic helpers also have zero intelligence when it comes to safety in the home. New years day, memorial day, independence day, labor day, thanksgiving day and christmas day. Read about the 2020 statutory holidays for domestic helpers in hong kong and how they differ from general holidays. Therefore, we suggest you make an online booking at the immigrations. Domestic helpers as frontline workers in chinas homebased elder care. The author taps on her rigorous study of more than 1,200 subjects migration trajectories to reveal how these migrants work in a series of overseas countries to improve their lives and, in some cases, seek permanent residence in another country. Domestic helper employment contract regulations in hong kong. Population overview census and statistics department. He tells of the steps that can be taken to safeguard them and deal.
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