Updated 9 January 2026
MPF contribution cap: maximum amounts and examples | SetupHK
The MPF contribution cap is calculated separately for “each employment contract”. For a regular employee earning more than HK$30,000 a month, the employer and the employee each contribute at most HK$ […]
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Updated 10 December 2025
Employers take note! What is the minimum hourly / monthly wage? Who does the Minimum Wage Ordinance apply to? Everything you need to know!
The Minimum Wage Ordinance requires employers to keep a record of the total hours worked by an employee in the wage period, so how is the minimum wage calculated? This article will tell you about the statutory minimum wage […]
Updated 2 December 2025
[2026 labour holidays] Essential for employers and employees! The latest 2026 labour holidays and public holidays at a glance (with the latest statutory holiday list)
Want to know about Hong Kong's 2026 public holidays and statutory holidays? This article compiles the full list of holidays, with the latest comparison table of statutory holidays and frequently asked questions, for employers and […]
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Updated 2 December 2025
[Employment law] How is paid sick leave calculated? Types of medical certificate, accumulation and calculation methods explained
Under Hong Kong's Employment Ordinance, as long as an attendance certificate is issued by a registered healthcare professional, it is valid proof for paid sick leave, safeguarding the employee's rights. Is sick leave paid? […]
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Updated 2 December 2025
[713 Ordinance] Employers must read! How do you calculate 12-month average wages? How are paid sick leave, bonuses and commission counted?
The Hong Kong 713 Ordinance (i.e. the Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2007, in effect from 13 July 2007) aims to regulate how the 12-month average wage is calculated […]
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Updated 2 December 2025
[Must-read for employees and employers] What is the difference between long service payment and severance payment? How does the 2025 abolition of MPF offsetting affect them? A clear guide to the long service payment legislation and how it is calculated
Labour protection is something every employer and employee needs to be familiar with. At present, an employee who leaves employment may receive long service payment and severance payment if they meet the conditions, but what is the difference between the two […]
Updated 3 December 2025
[2024 labour holidays] Can't tell public holidays from statutory holidays? Employers take note: new statutory holidays added this year
Under the Employment Ordinance, statutory holidays will increase to 17 days in future, and an additional day has also applied in 2024. As an employer, you certainly need to be clear about labour holidays […]