We mentioned earlier that as Vicky’s case progresses we would move toward looking more generally at the conditions of domestic helpers in Hong Kong. Unfortunately we haven’t had to travel very far to uncover mistreatment.
Over the last few weeks in Discovery Bay we have been involved with or become aware of:
- 1 case of insufficient food given to a helper
- 1 case of underpayment
- 6 cases of employers insisting that their helpers work on statutory holidays
- 1 case of instant dismissal without notice
We are not dealing with rumours, but with facts. If you know of any mistreatment in your area please don’t look the other way. Check the ‘Helping Helpers’ page on this blog for contact details of people who can make a difference.
