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Hong Kong raises domestic helper minimum wage to HK$5,220

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Hong Kong will increase the minimum monthly wage for foreign domestic helpers by 2.35%, raising it from HK$5,100 to HK$5,220. This adjustment will take effect for all new contracts signed starting Saturday. The monthly food allowance for helpers, which remains unchanged, will continue to be a minimum of HK$1,236. AI

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Hong Kong raises domestic helper minimum wage to HK$5,220

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Leopold Chen ·

    Hong Kong to raise helpers’ monthly minimum wage to HK$5,220

    Hong Kong authorities have raised the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers by more than 2 per cent to HK$5,220 (US$665) per month, while their food allowance will be unchanged, citing “more favourable” socioeconomic factors. The government announced on Friday that the curren…

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