(Published on March 1, 2024) Why Is Dragon Year Popular For Baby Boom? In cultures that place significance on the Chinese zodiac, particularly within Chinese communities, the Year of the Dragon is often considered an especially auspicious year for children…
(Updated on October 08, 2025) In Hong Kong, it is mandatory for employers to provide domestic helper insurance, also known as Employee’s Compensation Insurance (EC Insurance), for their foreign domestic helpers during the 2-year employment period. This insurance is designed…
(Updated on January 3, 2024) Employers of foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong are required to comply with a set of rules and requirements when it comes to hiring and employing a domestic helper and hereby incurs certain non-avoidable costs.…
(Updated on January 3, 2024) Choosing a maid agency in Hong Kong can be a crucial decision for employers, who are looking for a full time helper to help take your children to school or prepare cooking for your family.…
(Updated on January 16, 2026) Understanding domestic helper’s leave rights isn’t just good practice — it’s required by law in Hong Kong. This guide breaks down everything employers and helpers need to know about annual leave entitlements, public holidays, rest…
(Updated on January 3, 2024) Your worker is entitled to a 24-hour day off every week. Should my domestic helper have the freedom to do whatever she wants on her day off? The simple answer is: YES, you should give…
(Published on December 15, 2023) What is “Direct Hire”? Direct hire, when hiring a domestic helper, typically refers to the process of hiring a domestic worker directly without using the services of a recruitment agency or intermediary. In a direct…
Updated 24 January 2026 Visa processing for domestic helpers in Hong Kong can look very different depending on the helper’s current location and contract status. Understanding which category your helper falls into helps you set the right expectations, prepare the…
(Published on December 6, 2023) Hiring a domestic helper in Hong Kong can be a complex process, and there are several common mistakes that employers make. These mistakes can lead to difficulties in the employer-employee relationship and even legal issues.…
(Updated on November 2, 2023) In Hong Kong there are very few affordable nurseries, kindergartens or other childcare businesses offering daycare, so many families opt for hiring domestic helpers. Hiring a domestic helper allows a family to have dual income…