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Laura84
11 April 2021
Domestic Helper
Questions regarding hiring new helper!
Hi,
I have just found a helper in Hong Kong (finished contract). This is my first time hiring a helper and I have a few questions. I would be grateful to get some answers on these:)
- Helpers with a finished contract are required to return to their place of origin before starting a new contract. This can be delayed for a year because of the Covid situation. However, who pays for the flights and stay in their place of origin? As I understand it it is the previous employer who should pay for the flights and stay, and I am only required to pay for the flight back to Hong Kong. However, given that the previous employer is leaving HK this could represent a problem. How do I solve this problem? Shall I try to keep a fee from their previous employer?
- I understand that the visa processing can take up to 6 weeks. Where does the helper live while the visa is processing, and who pays for the accommodation and food?
Cheers,
Laura
I have just found a helper in Hong Kong (finished contract). This is my first time hiring a helper and I have a few questions. I would be grateful to get some answers on these:)
- Helpers with a finished contract are required to return to their place of origin before starting a new contract. This can be delayed for a year because of the Covid situation. However, who pays for the flights and stay in their place of origin? As I understand it it is the previous employer who should pay for the flights and stay, and I am only required to pay for the flight back to Hong Kong. However, given that the previous employer is leaving HK this could represent a problem. How do I solve this problem? Shall I try to keep a fee from their previous employer?
- I understand that the visa processing can take up to 6 weeks. Where does the helper live while the visa is processing, and who pays for the accommodation and food?
Cheers,
Laura