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Fixed-term contracts are permitted in Hong Kong and there are no limits on duration. However, after one month of at least 18 hours of work per week, the contract will be deemed a one-month contract that renews month to month unless otherwise agreed to in the employment contract. Fixed term contracts naturally expire at the end of the term. They can also be ended early by following the termination requirements outlined below (notice or payment in lieu).
Probationary periods are permitted and there are no restrictions on duration. During the first month of probation, either party may terminate the agreement without notice or pay in lieu. During the remainder of the probationary period, seven days notice or pay in lieu is required.
Workers in Hong Kong recognize 12 statutory holidays, which are paid so long as the Worker has been employed for at least three months and worked at least 18 hours per week. Workers can be required to work on statutory holidays with 48 hours prior notice. The employer must then arrange for an alternative paid day off within 60 days of the statutory holiday. Pay in lieu of a holiday is expressly prohibited.
Sick leave is accrued at a rate of two days per month during the first year of employment and four days per month thereafter for a maximum of 120 days. After four consecutive days of absence due to injury or illness, Workers are entitled to 80% of wages. There is no cap on the number of sick leave days that may be taken.
Sick leave is accrued at a rate of two days per month during the first year of employment and four days per month thereafter for a maximum of 120 days. After four consecutive days of absence due to injury or illness, Workers are entitled to 80% of wages. There is no cap on the number of sick leave days that may be taken.
Because there is no statutory working hour regime, there is no statutory provision for overtime.
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