FROM THE PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATION:
Things you should know about working in Hong Kong

Filipinos in UK work as . . .

• Household Workers
• Factory Workers
• Caretakers/ Nursing Aides

No available job vacancies for professionals and skilled workers except for those who may qualify to apply under the Admission of Talents Scheme by the HK Immigration Department.       

Minimum Salary Rate is HK$ 3,270.00

Modes of Recruitment

• Hiring through Philippine Licensed Recruitment Agencies.
• Name Hiring (Worker who sought employment on his/her own.)

APPLYING FOR A JOB IN HONG KONG

Documentary Requirements in Applying

• Resume/Bio-data
• School Credentials 
  - Transcript of Records High School and/or
  - College Diploma authenticated by DECS or CHED
• Trade Test/ Care Giving Training Certificate 
• Employment Certificate/s
• Birth Certificate
  - Authenticated by the National Statistics Office
• Passport
• NBI Clearance
• 12 passport size pictures Marriage Contract (if applicable)

PROCEDURE FOR AGENCY HIRES

1. Verify with POEA the license and job order of the agency
   (Hotline: 722-1144/55)
2. Apply with the agency (if selected)
3. (If selected) Undergo Medical Examination in a DOH accredited clinic - 3 days
4. (While waiting for visa) Attend PDOS with an accredited Provider - 1 day
5. Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card

PROCEDURE FOR NAME-HIRE

1. Submit documents to the Name-Hire Processing Center for Evaluation
        Requirements
        - Verified Employment Contract
        - Visa
        - Passport
        - 2 Passport Size Pictures
        - Payment for Fees
2. Undergo Medical Examination with a DOH accredited clinic (3 days)
3. Attend PDOS at POEA (1 day)
4. Pay necessary fees at POEA/OWWA Cashier
5. Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card

Terms and Conditions of Employment

• Minimum guaranteed wage is HKD 3,270 per month.
• A rest day equivalent to 24 hours once a week except on official holidays.  
  During official holidays, HHWs are entitled to a rest day with pay.
• Entitled to paid leave of 7 days after working for a year.
• An employer must grant a holiday to an employee for each of the additional statutory holidays in accordance with Section 39 of the Employment Ordinance.
• Entitled to a vacation in her country of origin as specified in her contract.
• Entitled to 2 sick leave days per month on the first year, and 4 days per
   month thereafter.  Accumulated paid leave days cannot go beyond 120
   days.
• The sick leave allowance is equivalent to two-thirds of wages. ·   In case an employee gets sick or sustains injury, the employer must provide her/him with free medical attention.

• Do not deal with loan sharks.
• Do not use your passport as collateral for loan.
• Taking double jobs is not allowed.
• Your passport is your personal property.  It is illegal for your employer to keep it.
• Prior to leaving the Philippines, open a bank account for remittance purpose.
• Respect Chinese traditions, customs, practices and strictly observe their laws and regulations.

COUNTRY PROFILE 

SOURCE: www.poea.gov.ph