Domestic Helper

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  1. #1

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    Question Domestic Helper

    Hi, can anyone please tell me the legal procedure of hiring a domestic helper??
    i was told the minimum amount+ ticket from phillipines to HK+ Insurance+ $2000 tax to be apd every 3 months.and that apart from the forms, i will have to submit my income tax details.

    is this the only procedure or am i missing something??


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    If you're bringing in someone from the Phillipines, you'll have to pay an agency fee (not sure how much of that eventually ends up on the consul general / arroryo's slush fund)...


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    Thanks KIA,
    but what is this $2000 every three months for?
    heard it yesterday for the first time.


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    See Immigration Department's faq page Q36.


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    Im Evelyn Good Day To All!

    Im Looking For An Employer!!!!if Anyone Interrested Please Call Me At My Number 91206714
    Thank You!!!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by aiko:
    Im Evelyn Good Day To All!

    Im Looking For An Employer!!!!if Anyone Interrested Please Call Me At My Number 91206714
    Thank You!!!!
    There you go ... if you hire a DH already here and not through an agency you'll save both on airline ticket and Agency Fee !!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by discobay:
    See Immigration Department's faq page Q36.
    interesting reading ... im obviously bored at work ..

    http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/wcp/FDHguide.pdf

    Chapter 6 - maternity protection ... the DH is entitled to 10 weeks paid leave maternity. And presumably can return to work after give birth. but as the DH is live in does this mean that the new baby is also accomodated ?? seems a new born screaming baby in the house might not want you expected wehn you entered into a contract of employment

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    Quote Originally Posted by clip_my_wings:
    interesting reading ... im obviously bored at work ..

    http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/wcp/FDHguide.pdf

    Chapter 6 - maternity protection ... the DH is entitled to 10 weeks paid leave maternity. And presumably can return to work after give birth. but as the DH is live in does this mean that the new baby is also accomodated ?? seems a new born screaming baby in the house might not want you expected wehn you entered into a contract of employment
    No is the simple answer. These are probably standard maternity laws in Hong Kong. They have to work for at least 40 weeks prior to this to get the 4/5ths pay for the 10 weeks.