Finish work at end of contract or end of visa?

We came to an amicable agreement some months ago with our helper that when her contact came to an end we would let her go.


I always assumed that she would stop work 2 years to the day that she signed her contract. However, having chatted to her last night, she tells me that it is 2 years to the day that she was granted her visa.


Does anyone know which is correct?

As I understand it the day of commencement is the day her visa is granted.

Indeed, axptguy is correct.


If you read the contract, to which you refer, it says that either (delete where inappropriate):

A. The Helper shall be employed by the employer.....for a period of two years from the date on which the helper arrives in Hong Kong; or

B. The helper shall be employed.......for two years commencing on xxxx the date following expiry of Contract xxxx (previous contract) with same employer; or

C. The helper shall be employed ...for two years commenicing on the date that Dir Immg grants permission for helper to remain in HK to begin this contract.


So the actual date of the contract is totally irrelevant. Although hardly surprising since it is signed 6-8 weeks before someone can actually start work for you, which would otherwise make a 24 month contract only a 22 to 23 month contract.


Hope this helps

Ah yes, seen it now!! Thank you both.