Contract & Legal

Quick Answer

Home leave is a mandatory requirement under the Standard Employment Contract for foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong to return to their home country for at least 7 days at the end of each 2-year contract. The employer is responsible for the cost of travel. It can be taken immediately at contract end or deferred for up to one year.

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FDHs are entitled to paid annual leave after completing 12 months of service with the same employer. The entitlement starts at 7 days per year and increases progressively to a maximum of 14 days, based on years of service. If the contract is terminated, the employer must pay out any untaken leave.

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Notify the Immigration Department (IMMD) in writing within 7 days of contract termination — this is legally required. You may also report to the Police and the helper's home country consulate. Do not sell or dispose of any belongings left behind.

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No — you have no legal obligation to repay any loan your helper took out. Unless you explicitly signed as guarantor, the debt is entirely hers. If debt collectors contact you or send letters to your address, report them to the Companies Registry; if there is any physical threat, call the Police immediately.