(Updated on September 7, 2023) Domestic workers often experience various physical pains due to the nature of their work and long-hours taking care of the household and children for their employer. Common Physical Issues For Domestic Workers Here are some…
(Updated on September 7, 2023) Here are some safety guidelines to give domestic workers during the typhoon season in Hong Kong: Stay Informed: Employers should advise their domestic workers to stay updated with the latest public announcements, weather information and…
(Updated on September 6, 2023) Cleaning windows can involve working at heights, using ladders, or leaning out of the window. These job tasks pose a high risk of falls or other accidents. By paying attention to the safety of domestic…
(Updated on 12 February 2026) A domestic worker’s health is an essential part of a functional home, yet it is often an overlooked aspect of the employment relationship. In Hong Kong, you are legally obliged to shoulder your domestic helper…
The Hong Kong government is providing free measles vaccination (“Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccines” (MMR vaccine)) services to foreign domestic helpers. Helpers can receive injections at designated clinics and group/ outreach vaccination activities through outsourced private medical organisations. Eligibility to…
Updated 04 November 2025 Hong Kong’s typhoon season typically runs from June to October, with strong tropical cyclones posing risks to both residents and domestic helpers. When the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) issues a Typhoon Signal No. 8 (T8) or…
Your domestic helper’s, or actually anyone’s, work safety while doing household chores is often neglected. However, there are many hidden dangers such as robberies, falling from heights, electric shocks that can happen to your domestic helper, especially when she is…
HelperChoice, the leading online platform helping employers find the right helper, conducted a survey among 1180 domestic workers about their rest days and leave. Giving enough rest to domestic workers is essential so that they can stay healthy and work…