Although Hong Kong’s domestic workers are entitled to maternity rights, the reality they face is not quite straightforward. Photo: Mark Angeles
Opinion
Opinion
How can Hong Kong prevent domestic workers and their babies from going homeless after maternity leave increase?
- While the extension is good news for the city’s working mothers, it has raised fears that migrant domestic workers may be left in a more vulnerable situation
- Experts say Hong Kong needs to roll out practical solutions for employers and raise awareness for these workers’ maternity rights
Although Hong Kong’s domestic workers are entitled to maternity rights, the reality they face is not quite straightforward. Photo: Mark Angeles
