Posted by
kelsta
15 yrs ago
I just want to know if we are to pay the helpers OWWA fee approx HKD200
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FKKC
15 yrs ago
None of my previous helpers ask me to pay for this OWWA thing but my present helper who has been working for me for the past 5 years gave me receipts for the OWWA fee and I re-in burse her without even checking in order to make her happy.
OWWA is just another optional security measure for the DH, not compulsary but I could be wrong. Anyway, since it's such a small amount and if you like your helper, why not just pay for it...
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Our helper didn't ask us for this fee, however, this link says that the fee is 25US$. Maybe helpers who don't know employers should pay for it don't ask their employers for reimbursement.
http://www.philcongen-hk.com/labor/contract_v.htm
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FKKC
15 yrs ago
Hi kesta,
I am going to reply here instead of using kiliwinning's thread as she will be flooded with responses from "us people" to you as you seemed to be needing them.
Don't be intimidated by your new helper but I guess you need to know more of your rights as an employer or else she will be bossing you. I myself don't know all the rules but I was lucky to have decent/good helpers along the way and I use my common sense and generosity at my own pace.
Click onto Domestic Helper Site and beneath the page are the related links with answers to questions you need to know. I never study them but I guess you have to as you are new in this and unfortunate to have hired a difficult one for your first.
There are a lot of kind people here who will explain things to you if you don't understand some of the terms. Hope everything works out!
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Thank you, my helper after 14 days has said she wants to break contract, besides not being happy about not paying her 2 weeks in advance, I questhe tioned why she goes thru 9 litres of fabric softner a week! So we will end the contract.
Thank you everyone who has responded.
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Remember to inform the Immigration Department in writing that this person is not working for you anymore.
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and make sure that everything is written down including her letter that she is breaking the contract, have it counter signed and have witnesses around.
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