In view of the Coronavirus outbreak in the city, the Hong Kong government has laid down some changes regarding foreign domestic helper matters. Here are the latest updates. Update: March 2020 Extension of stay The Hong Kong government announced on…
Updated 02 February 2026 Employers who want to hire domestic helpers with proven track records can rely on recommendations from previous employers. A recommendation can let you know that a maid’s work was appreciated and can tell you a lot…
Since there are domestic workers in a lot of countries, be it foreign or local, there are some international conventions regarding domestic workers specifically, and migrant workers in general. Although they might not concern us in Hong Kong, because China might not…
Updated 26 January 2026 Acts of discrimination While different countries may have their own anti-discrimination ordinance, as a rule of thumb, you should not: Prohibit your worker from praying. Your Indonesian worker might be a devout Muslim and needs to…
Updated 20 January 2026 Hiring a domestic worker in Hong Kong comes with clear legal requirements set by the Immigration Department. Whether you’re an employer hiring for the first time or a domestic helper applying for a visa, understanding the…
HelperChoice has carried out a survey with 921 domestic workers currently deployed in Hong Kong where they shared how the current virus and travel ban from the Philippines are affecting their daily lives and work. There are currently 400,000 domestic…