International Domestic Workers Day: NGO demands higher wage and end to live-in rules
Hong Kong’s Asian Migrants’ Coordinating Body (AMCB) has urged the government to ensure a living wage, standardised working hours, better living conditions and the abolition of live-in arrangements for the city’s foreign domestic workers. Photo: Asian Migrants’ Coordinating Body. With Wednesday marking International Domestic Workers Day, the NGO also called for a scrapping of the two-week rule, which forces domestic workers to leave the territory within a fortnight if a contr
On International Domestic Workers Day, the Asian Migrants' Coordinating Body (AMCB) called for a higher minimum wage and the elimination of live-in requirements for foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong. The NGO also urged the government to remove restrictive visa rules that force workers to leave the territory within two weeks if their contract ends. The current minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers is HK$5,100, which the AMCB says is insufficient to cover basic living costs. They argue that many workers are forced to live in poor conditions, such as sleeping in corridors or closets, leading to health and mental issues. The AMCB highlighted that these policies contribute to unsafe working environments and potential abuse. The group advocates for equal and fair treatment of domestic workers, emphasizing their dignity as workers and human beings. The Labour Department has stated its commitment to protecting the rights of foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong.
The demands highlight ongoing challenges faced by domestic workers in Hong Kong, including low wages and poor living conditions, which affect their well-being and rights.
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