By Pathfinders With another year drawing to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect and set goals for the new year! Living thousands of miles apart from their loved ones and immersing in a culture vastly different from their…
By PathFinders The recent Mid-Autumn Festival was a special time of getting together with family and close friends. As we enjoyed the reunion, there were as many as 370,000 Migrant Domestic Workers (MDW) in HK who had not been able…
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 03 February 2026 Minimum Allowable (MAW) Wage and Food Allowance in Hong-Kong The Labour Department announced on September 27th, 2019 the annual increase of the minimum allowable Wage, from HK$4,520 to HK$4,630 per month. The Food Allowance, previously of…
Updated 02 February 2026 By PathFinders Many households in Hong Kong, especially those with young children and elderly parents, rely heavily on the support of foreign domestic helpers. When helpers need to be on long leave for a period of…
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 21 January 2026 Summer in Hong Kong can feel long, hot, and busy—especially when school is out and kids suddenly have lots of free time. For parents, finding engaging kids summer activities in Hong Kong that are fun, affordable,…