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Labour Claims
Q: When are migrant workers entitled to make a labour claim?
A: Migrant workers including foreign domestic helpers can make a claim for matters relating to:
- Unfair dismissal
- Unmet contractual terms (including insufficient wages)
- Outstanding wages and benefits
- Other matters in breach of employment contracts governed by the Employment Ordinance
Q: Where can I seek labour related conciliation services?
A: The Labour Relations Office provides advice and conciliation services. They can be reached via:
Hotline (+852) 2717-1771
Email enquiry@labour.gov.hk
Address Check the Labour Relations website
(http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/tele/lr1.htm) for a list of offices
closest to your place of employment.
Q: If my claim cannot be resolved through conciliation, where are my claims referred?
A: If the claim is for less than HK$8,000, it may be referred to the Minor Employment Claims Adjudication Board, which is a division of the Labour Department.
Unresolved claims for HK$8,000 or more will be referred to the Labour Tribunal, which is a statutory body established under the Labour Tribunal Ordinance (Chapter 25 of the Laws of Hong Kong) to handle claims arising from breaches of employment contracts.
Q: Where can I obtain help with my claims?
A: If you think you need to file a labour claim, you can first speak with Helpers for Domestic Helpers about your rights, legal entitlement and the procedures involved.
The Judiciary website provides a summary of common questions regarding labour tribunal claims and procedures.
Alternately, go to http://www.judiciary.gov.hk and click on ‘Court services and facilities’, then on 'Guide to Court Services' abd then on ‘Labour Tribunal’
Labour Tribunal
General enquiries (+852) 2625 0020
24-hour booking (+852) 2625-0056
Address 36 Gascoigne Road, Kowloon
Email labourtribunal@judiciary.gov.hk