Terminating the employment of a domestic helper in Hong Kong is governed by specific regulations to ensure fair treatment and legal compliance. Both the employer and the domestic helper have the right to terminate the 2 years employment contract, but certain conditions and procedures must be followed to uphold the legalities of the termination process.
Keep in mind that the standard notice period required by Hong Kong law is either one month or payment in lieu of notice. This means that either party can terminate the employment by providing one month's notice or by offering a month's salary instead of the notice period.
To officially finalize the termination or resignation of a contract, both the employer and the domestic helper must prepare and sign several necessary documents. Below is a list of documents required for termination. Ensure that both parties retain a copy of each document: