Guide to Handling Work Injuries (Part 1): Employer Responsibilities and Compensation

Foreign domestic helpers play an important role in many Hong Kong households, helping with cooking, cleaning, childcare, and elderly care. But what happens if your helper gets injured at work or suffers from a work-related illness? As an employer, do you know what your legal responsibilities are?

This article explains the basic rules under the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance, so you can handle work injury cases properly and avoid legal or financial risks.