MAW and food allowance raise in HK for FDHs

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POEA Advisory No. 29: MAW and food allowance raise in HK for FDHs

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Title Supreme Court: MAW and food allowance raise in HK for FDHs

Law: Poea Advisory No. 29

Decision Date: Dec 11, 2014

The Hong Kong government has increased the Minimum Allowable Wage for foreign domestic helpers to HK$4,110 and the food allowance to HK$964, effective for contracts signed on or after October 1, 2014, reflecting adjustments based on economic conditions.

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Applicability of the New Rates

The new MAW and food allowance rates apply to all employment contracts signed on or after October 1, 2014.
Contracts signed on or before September 30, 2014, with processing by the Philippine Consulate General on or before October 21, 2014, may still use the previous rates.

Basis for the Increase

The decision to increase the MAW and food allowance was based on a regular review conducted by the Hong Kong government.
The review considered general economic conditions, employment levels, and the relevant consumer price index in Hong Kong.

Administrative Guidance

The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Hong Kong transmitted this advisory following the government decision for the guidance and information of all concerned parties.
The advisory was officially adopted on December 11, 2014, and filed on January 7, 2015.

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