An employee who has been employed continuously by the same employer for 4 or more weeks, with at least 18 hours worked each week, is regarded as being employed under a continuous contract. This employee is entitled to basic protections under the Employment Ordinance.

Wages means all remuneration, earnings, allowances, tips and service charges under an employment contract. Allowances including travelling allowances, attendance allowances, commission and overtime pay are within the definition of wages.

An employer should pay salary to an employee no later than 7 days after the end of the salary period.

An employee should enjoy rest days, statutory holidays, and paid annual leave during employment. Employees are entitled to annual leave with pay after having been employed under a continuous contract for every 12 months.

An employer must comply with obligations under the MPF Ordinance. An employee and his/her employer are both required to contribute 5% of the employee’s relevant income which is capped at a maximum of HK$1,500, as mandatory contributions for and in respect of the employee to an MPF scheme.

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