Employment contracts
in Hong Kong.

SALARY PAYMENT IN Hong Kong Dollars (HKD, $)

CONTRACT LANGUAGES Chinese / English

PAYROLL TAX 5% + 1,500 HKD

PAYROLL CYCLE Monthly

TIME TO HIRE 12 hours
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Hong Kong

Standard employment contract in Hong Kong: Open-ended contract

Contracts in Hong Kong are usually open-ended, or more commonly referred to as ‘permanent’ contracts.

Alternative employment contract in Hong Kong: Temporary contract

A temporary contract in Hong Kong is typically used for a contract of limited duration, such as a fixed-term contract.

It is worth noting that in Hong Kong, the main distinction in employment law is between “continuous” and “non-continuous” employment rather than contract type. To qualify as continuous employment, an employee must have worked for an employer for 18 or more hours per week, for four or more consecutive weeks.

Are there other types of employment contracts in Hong Kong?

No. Hong Kong only allows two types of employment contract.

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FAQs

What are the main differences between the standard contract and the alternative contract in Hong Kong?

Open-ended employment contracts are the most common type of contract in Hong Kong. They offer ongoing employment with no fixed end date, and if the employer wishes to end the contract they will need to terminate the employment. Temporary contracts allow for automatic termination, but if they are not renewed then the employer must pay an ‘end of service’ payment.

Which Hong Kong employment contract is right for me?

The best type of employment contract depends on the job role and specific circumstances. For the vast majority of roles, an open-ended contract is the most suitable. however, there are some circumstances where an alternative like a temporary contract may be more suitable.

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