Regulations & News

Statutory minimum wage: HK$43.1 per hour

According to the Minimum Wage Commission’s 2026 review, Hong Kong’s statutory hourly rate rises from HK$42.1 to HK$43.1, an increase of 2.38%, covering full-time and part-time employees.

Employment Ordinance: continuous contract threshold eased

The new rules extend protection to part-time, casual and temporary retail workers. Employees working continuously for four weeks and at least 17 hours per week can qualify for annual leave, sick leave, severance and long-service benefits…

Easter Monday added as a statutory holiday

The Employment Ordinance increases statutory holidays from 13 to 14 days. Employees receive paid holidays; employers unable to arrange leave must provide compensation of three times the wage, further strengthening rest and holiday protection.

Compliance service platform upgraded

First Labor Shenzhen has upgraded its compliance services for cross-border employment, foreign workers and placements in Hong Kong, adding safeguards to help businesses manage employment risks.

Closer Hong Kong–Shenzhen labor cooperation

As a specialist in cross-border employment services, First Labor Shenzhen has recently formed strategic partnerships with Hong Kong industry associations and employers to support the sector-specific imported labor schemes in Shenzhen…

Digital workforce management system launched

To support digital transformation among Shenzhen businesses, First Labor has launched its own digital workforce management system, bringing recruitment, attendance, payroll and qualification management online to improve efficiency.