僱傭

香港家庭在本地聘請或從外國聘請家庭傭工處理家務相當普遍。無論是準備早午晚三餐、打掃，或是照顧孩子等日常雜務，家傭也能一一代勞。作為家傭的僱主，必須遵守香港的勞工法例。物色到合適的人選以後，應與受僱的家傭訂立書面僱傭合約。亦須按照《僱員補償條例》所規定，承擔作為僱主應負的法律責任，為家務助理購買有關的保險。.

Domestic helpers can be either hired through an agency or hired directly by you. When hiring a domestic helper you must meet the following requirements:

• Contracts can only be for a maximum period of two years.
• Employee's minimum wage is HK$4,010 set by the Hong Kong Government.
• Employer is responsible to pay the Employees Retraining Levy to the HK Government.
• Employer is responsible for the Employees' medical expenses & for paying for the return of the Employees' body in case of death. It is mandatory to purchase a medical insurance policy to cover these potential costs.
• Employer must provide living accommodation.
• Employer must arrange a return air ticket and provide travelling allowance for employee to return home.
• Employee has the right to have all labour holidays and the freedom to follow any religion.
• Employee's work duties are restricted to the employee's home only.

Please Note: This information may change from time to time. Viewers should check directly with the HK Labour Dept for up to date information.