Renewals & Extensions

Quick Answer

A change in attitude after renewal is a relationship management issue, not a legal one. The Employment Ordinance does not prescribe how such situations must be handled. Typical options include a private conversation to understand the cause, documenting specific incidents, clarifying expectations, or reviewing whether the arrangement still suits both parties.

Quick Answer

Yes, generally. Before a new contract begins, a helper must return home for at least 7 days — and the employer pays the return airfare. If both parties agree and the Immigration Department approves, home leave can be deferred by up to one year, letting the helper stay in Hong Kong and take leave later.

Quick Answer

Her visa does not lapse. It attaches to her, not the booklet, but Immigration's record must catch up: an application is made for an extension of stay covering the rest of the current contract, on the employer's confirmation that employment continues. A passport expiring before the contract ends can also shorten her permitted stay.