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The government requires foreign domestic helpers to leave Hong Kong within two weeks of the termination of their employment contract, unless they find another employer (the two-week rule). [29] According to Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor , this is a form of discrimination against foreign domestic helpers (who are almost all Southeast Asian ...
Rates Government Rent 1. Legislation Rating Ordinance (Cap. 116, Laws of Hong Kong) Government Rent (Assessment and Collection) Ordinance (Cap. 515, Laws of Hong Kong) 2. Nature Tax levied on property Rent payable under Government land lease 3. Basis of Assessment Rateable Value(subject to revaluation) Rateable Values(subject to revaluation) 4.
A property tax known as "rates" has been levied in Hong Kong since 1845.The tax applies to all domestic and commercial properties unless exempted, and is based upon the rental value of the property, re-assessed each year.
Widespread sexual, psychological and physical abuse has been reported amongst migrant domestic workers in a range of countries, including Hong Kong, [47] many of the Arab states, [22] and Italy. [48] However, migrant domestic worker laws have been changing in some countries.
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The Minimum Wage Ordinance Cap. 608 is an ordinance enacted by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong to introduce a minimum wage in Hong Kong in July 2010. [2] The executive branch proposed a minimum wage of HK$28 (~US$3.61) per hour in November 2010, which the Legislative Council voted to accept after much debate in January 2011.
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Hong Kong permanent residents are eligible for a 5-year multiple entry visa or, since 2024, a Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (non-Chinese Citizens) valid for 5 years. [92] Domestic helpers in Hong Kong can apply for a single or double-entry L visa valid for one or two stays of 30 days. Multiple-entry L visas valid for ...