This was published in the Sunday Morning Post on September 30, 2012. By Joanna Chiu A domestic helper who took her employer to court to recoup owed wages has settled for HK$78,000 less than her original claim instead of waiting for a court ruling. Following a suggestion from the Labour Tribunal’s presiding officer, Sendi Febrina … Continue reading »
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Most helpers in debt, charity’s surveys find
This was published in the South China Morning Post on July 31, 2012. Foreign domestic workers arrive in Hong Kong hoping that if they work hard and save their money they can return home with enough savings to build a better life. But the truth is that, after years of working in the city, many workers return … Continue reading »
