Hong Kong raises helpers’ monthly minimum wage to HK$5,220

Hong Kong authorities have raised the minimum wage for domestic helpers by 2.

35 per cent to HK$5,220 (US$665) per month, while keeping their food allowance unchanged, citing “more favourable” socioeconomic factors. The government announced on Friday that the minimum wage for domestic workers would rise from HK$5,100, with the new rate applying to all contracts signed on or after Saturday. Authorities added that…