Government Rejects Statutory Probation Period for Foreign Domestic Helpers

The Hong Kong Government has recently stated that it has no plans to introduce a statutory probation period into Foreign Domestic Helper employment contracts at this stage. This has raised concerns among employers about whether the current arrangements provide enough protection. For many Hong Kong families, finding a reliable, hardworking and long-term domestic helper is not easy. If a helper changes employers shortly after starting work or fails to meet expectations, employers may have to go through the hiring process again and face additional costs.