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Terminating Helper Contract
Jan 6th, 2017 at 3:49pm
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We are soon to terminate our FDH. I'm wondering if there's a certain path we need to follow or can we just terminate without written warnings etc? We have verbally warned.
I understand we need to give 4 weeks notice (or 4 weeks in lieu) and a plane ticket home. Is there anything else?

Any helpful advice welcome.
  
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Re: Terminating Helper Contract
Reply #1 - Jan 6th, 2017 at 5:40pm
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You can consult the following:

http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/plan/FAQ.htm

http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/fdh.htm

There are sample documents provided for reference on writing a termination letter and producing a document evidencing receipt of payment (settlement of any and all outstanding payments).

Immigration Department requires the employer notify the FDH section in writing within 7 days of terminating the helper.

Things to consider are how long you employed your helper as she may be entitled to:
- annual leave
- sick leave
- statutory holiday/assigned day off (if working on such days)
- food allowance (if applicable)
- travel allowance
- return ticket (either money or photocopy of actual booking)
- any medical expenses incurred by your helper (employer is required to pay for any and all medical treatments; hence FDH insurance)
- severance pay (more than 24 months employment)
- long service pay (more than 5 years employment)

Should have at least three copies (employer;helper;Immigration Department) signed and dated by both employer and helper.
  
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Reply #2 - Jan 7th, 2017 at 1:29am
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Thank you.
  
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Reply #3 - Jan 7th, 2017 at 4:38am
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Just in case, the sample documents can be found in the appendix section of "Practical Guide for Employment of FDH"
http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/wcp/FDHguide.pdf

Termination Letter (sample) = Page 33

Receipt for Payments (sample) = Page 34
  
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