By PathFinders Love scams are on the rise in Hong Kong (HK). The most recent police figures show a 92% increase – 822 cases in the first six months of 2021, up from 429 in the same period last year.…
By PathFinders Happy International Domestic Workers’ (IDW) Day to all the 370,000 Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs) for being the backbone of our society and the key support for many households in Hong Kong (HK)! Many working parents in HK, especially…
Due to the discovery of an untraceable mutant strain of N501Y and E484K in the community. Starting from 30 April 2021, all foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong have received a compulsory coronavirus test before May 9 as an order…
Updated 03 February 2026 (If you want to know what duties and responsibilities a domestic helper has in Singapore, please click here instead!) Duties for Domestic Helper in Hong Kong The Standard Employment Contract (SEC) states that the foreign domestic worker…
Updated 02 February 2026 When employing a domestic helper, most families begin by setting clear expectations around working hours, rest days, and daily responsibilities. These house rules help build trust and reduce misunderstandings. What is often missed, though, is a…
Updated 26 January 2026 Issues can sometimes arise and complicate your relationship with your domestic helper. If they have not promptly been dealt with, they can end up deteriorating your relationship with your domestic helper. Here are some of the…
Updated 26 January 2026 When you hire a helper, you have an extra person in your house. She is not exactly your family member who you can share more intimate moments with, but she is in the house 24 hours…
Your domestic helper has been with you for a while and you may wonder if you should increase her salary or give her a bonus. What do other employers do? There is no golden rule or a standard practice when…
While it is understandable that the on-going protests in Hong Kong have inevitably interfered your daily life and you may need your domestic helper to work flexible hours, the protests are not a reason for you to exploit her. In…
You might have never thought of the benefits of having a helper who manages her finance well. You might even have thought that her being in debts is good for you. This article will tell you why having a helper…