Paternity leave pay calculator Hong Kong
A male employee on a continuous contract gets 5 days of paternity leave for each confinement of his spouse or partner.
After 40 weeks on a continuous contract the leave is paid. Enter your wages to see how much.
How it's calculated
- Paternity leave pay is 80% of your average daily wages for each day taken.
- The average uses the 12 months before the first day of leave, leaving out days without full pay and what was paid for them.
- You can take the days together or separately, from 4 weeks before the expected birth to 14 weeks after it.
An example
With an average daily wage of $600, each day of paternity leave pays $480, so five days pay $2,400.
Frequently asked questions
How many days of paternity leave do I get in Hong Kong?
5 days for each confinement. You don't have to be married to the child's mother.
How much notice do I give my employer?
Tell your employer you intend to take it at least 3 months before the expected birth. Otherwise, give the dates at least 5 days before the leave.
What do I need to get paid?
The child's birth certificate naming you as the father, given within 12 months of the first day of leave (or within 6 months of leaving the job).
Key terms
- Confinement
- The delivery of a child.
- Paternity leave pay
- Pay for paternity leave days at four-fifths of your average daily wages.
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