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If our helper visa was rejected by Hong Kong immigration before she has ever worked for us, can we get the fee back from our agent?If not, what about if it was rejected because the agent forgot to...
Looking a boarding house
Hello everyoneAnyone there know's a boarding house for rent?We are couple looking a boarding house in causeway bay.Please help us if u have any boarding house.You can call me at 55343490Thanks.
End Of Contract
My helper's contract ends soon. I do not plan to renew the contract. Legally am I obliged to tell her in advance ?Thank you for any feedbacks.
Procedure for when your helper resigns?
Hi. Whats the procedure for when your helper resigns? She's going back home and not finishing the contract. Aside from paying for her return ticket, what other procedures should I follow?Thanks in...
asking for advice it will really helps
Hi im a domestic helper need advice..Im working with them for 1 and 7 months now..since I started working with themThey always don't allow me to go out every statutory holiday(without pay)My madam...
Employers obligations on flights - advice needed
Two years ago I employed a helper who was already in HK. She had completed her previous contract with another employer and came to work for us at the completion without exiting HK – she was keen to...
Helper
What is the effective way to find a helper here? I will need one soon.
ANNUAL & VACATION LEAVE - EXPLANATION FROM LABOUR DEPT.
Reading through old threads on this subject confirms how many employers do not correctly understand the rules pertaining to ANNUAL & VACATION leave entitlement for domestic helpers. For this...
Helper medical check igoodlink , where to do?
Hi all, where to do medical check up for a reasonable price around 600? Anyone tried igood link?Which centers are they using? thks :)
Helper terminated due to the employer being transferred out of the country
Does she need to go home first before I employ her?The information regarding this is very vague!!
Hiring helper who is early release
Hi, can some advise, if a helper is release from employer 1 month before the actual contract completion date and helper has a letter from employer stating this, is this considered a finish contract...
Hiring a driver
HelloI'm considering hiring a driver (non live-in). Does anyone have some leads about it?Any advice is welcome as well (although I already read the most recent threads about this topic).Thanks for...
English speaking, full-time live out help
My family recently moved to Hong Kong and will be moving to Stanley in a few weeks. Most of the domestic helper resources are for live-in help. What is the best way to find full-time, live-out...
Helpers unpaid loan - what will happen
Hi all, very complicated situation and wondered if anyone can assist.My helper has a large outstanding loan with an 'official' loan shark company (long story, but she took it out for a friend,...
live-out helper
Hi ,I am about to become a single mum and I am currently looking at hiring a full time helper as I will have to go back to work after my maternity leave. I only have a one bedrrom flat, cannot get...
Student Visa for Helper to study in Australia
Has anyone had any luck with getting a student visa for their Helper to allow them to study in Australia?I understand they can study a vocational course such as beauty therapy or hairdressing,...
Statutory holiday - new helper
My helper is with me for a week only. She had her offs on Sundays, and today being a statutory holiday, she goes out too.My friend told me today that within 3 months, she is not yet entitled to it....
renewal contract
can someone ps help. we are to renew our helpers' contracts by ourselves.what do we need to do?how much do we need to pay, and to who?thanks
Bring helper to visit Canada
Our helper is Indonesian, and in October will have been with us for 9 months. We are going home to Canada for 3 weeks of vacation. I will be traveling alone with my daughter there and would like to...
Approximate cost for filipino driver
Does anyone know the going rate for a filipino driver? Where will they usually stay?Any recommendations?
Helper lost her ID Card
My helper's lost her HK ID card in overseas on her holidays. Does she need to go and get a replacement or is it alright for her just to use her passport? I've looked at the Immigration web site and...
Do all helpers know their statutory holidays?
We have a helper who has been great. She's been with us for about 10 months and has been working in HK for over 15 years. She doesn't ask for anything and works reasonably hard.A few days ago I...
swimming lessons for domestic helpers
Does anybody know where I can send my DH for swimming lessons? Often we send our children out for a swim in the pool or at the beach without the DH being able to swim.
What is a release letter?
My maid has requested for a release letter as she wants to resign. Could someone advise what it is? Is it the same as a reference letter? What is the content of the letter? Should I wait until her...
Supporting Letter
Our helper wants to bring her son to Hong Kong for a holiday. She tells me she requires a supporting letter for us. Anyone had any experience of this?
male helper
We are thinking of hiring a male helper, has anyone had any experience of this? Ed's Note - you can find hundreds of male and female domestic helpers in our hk domestic help channel