Extra salary for domestic helper at new year

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  1. #1

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    Question Extra salary for domestic helper at new year

    Hi,
    heard that people employed in HK get en extra salary for the chinese new year.
    Am I supposed to give my domestic helper an extra salary as well?


  2. #2

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    Only if she's worth it!

    Might be anything from a few hundred to 500 depends really on how generous you are.


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    Quote Originally Posted by anso:
    Hi,
    heard that people employed in HK get en extra salary for the chinese new year.
    Am I supposed to give my domestic helper an extra salary as well?
    This is not always the case, depends on the company really

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    Most international companies dont do this, especially for exempt employees.


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    Quote Originally Posted by anso:
    Hi,
    heard that people employed in HK get en extra salary for the chinese new year.
    Am I supposed to give my domestic helper an extra salary as well?
    It is not necessary unless you really want to give it to her.

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    However, everybody would expect a lai see at Chinese New Year. If your helper is good, give her a big lai see as an encouragement.