From an OFW’s pre-departure and overseas deployment, up to his/her return back to the country, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) provides essential programs and services, including pre-departure seminars, social benefits, training, and livelihood assistance. …
Just as foreign domestic helpers (FDH) have the right to accommodation, food, and wages, they are also entitled to rest days, holidays, and leave, in accordance with the Employment Ordinance (EO) of Hong Kong. These …
The Standard Employment Contract (SEC) of foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) includes their rights and obligations, along with their daily duties and responsibilities. In addition, it contains guidelines regarding their end of contract or termination, and …
A 52-year-old domestic helper is in police custody in Hong Kong on suspicion of murder following the death of a 93-year-old woman she had been caring for full time at a public housing flat in …
As they carry out their daily duties and responsibilities, foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) are entitled to certain rights. These rights are upheld and protected by two labor laws of Hong Kong: the Employment Ordinance (EO), …
For OFWs, being an active member of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is a must. Their membership entitles them to many benefits like welfare, medical, and repatriation assistance, while their families can avail of …
PHILIPPINES — A proposed law backed by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) could give overseas Filipino workers access to reintegration support as early as six months before they return home. Filed in the Senate …
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong will have the chance to learn more about the benefits of their OWWA E-Card at the OWWA E-Card Merchants Festival 2026. The one-day event takes place on Sunday, …
Hong Kong has a rapidly ageing population, with experts predicting that one in every three people would be 60 years old and above by 2046. Seeing the need for greater elderly care in the future, …