Maternity leave pay calculator Hong Kong
A pregnant employee on a continuous contract gets 14 weeks of maternity leave under the Employment Ordinance.
If you've been employed for at least 40 weeks before the leave, it is paid. Enter your wages to see how much.
How it's calculated
- The daily rate is 80% of your average daily wages over the 12 months before the first day of leave.
- The first 10 weeks are paid in full at that rate.
- The pay for the 11th to 14th weeks is capped at HK$80,000 in total.
An example
With an average daily wage of $600, the daily rate is $480. Fourteen weeks pay $47,040 before tax.
Frequently asked questions
How long is maternity leave in Hong Kong?
14 weeks. It can be longer if the baby arrives after the expected date, and up to 4 more weeks for illness or disability due to the pregnancy or confinement.
When can I start maternity leave?
With your employer's agreement, 2 to 4 weeks before the expected date of confinement. If you don't choose a date, it starts 4 weeks before.
Who pays the last four weeks?
Your employer pays you. It can then apply to the Government to be reimbursed for the 11th to 14th weeks.
Key terms
- Confinement
- The delivery of a child.
- Average daily wages
- Your wages in the last 12 months divided by the days, after leaving out days without full pay.
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