{
  "id": 11413140,
  "title": "2.35 percent pay rise for foreign domestic helpers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/2-35-percent-pay-rise-for-foreign-domestic-helpers-11413140",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T10:05:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1872435-20261002.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Hong Kong government announced a 2.35 percent increase in the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers on Friday. The new wage rate will be HK$5,220 per month, effective for all contracts signed on or after October 3. The food allowance, which is in lieu of free food, will remain at HK$1,236, adjusted for consumer price index changes. The government regularly reviews the Minimum Allowable Wage for these helpers to ensure it aligns with Hong Kong's economic and labor market conditions, balancing the interests of employers and domestic helpers. A government spokesman stated that various socioeconomic factors, including the city's economic performance, labor market outlook, employers' affordability, and helpers' basic living needs, were considered in making this decision.",
  "summary": "The government announced on Friday that the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong will rise from HK$5,100 to HK$5,220 per month – an increase of 2.35 percent. The new wage level will apply to all contracts signed on or after October 3. In a statement, the government also said the food allowance, in lieu of free food, will remain unchanged at HK$1,236 after taking into account…",
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        "outlet": "RTHK English",
        "title": "2.35 percent pay rise for foreign domestic helpers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/2-35-percent-pay-rise-for-foreign-domestic-helpers",
        "published": "2026-10-02T10:05:51.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}