The 1-Month Notice Rule
•Notice or Pay in Lieu: Either you or your employer can terminate the contract at any time by giving 1 month’s written notice OR paying 1 month’s salary in lieu of notice.
•Immediate Termination: Notice is NOT required only in extreme cases (e.g., non-payment of wages, gross misconduct, or physical safety threats).
The 2-Week Rule (Immigration)
•Visa Expiry: Upon contract termination, you are legally required to leave Hong Kong within 14 days or before your visa expires, whichever date comes first.
•Job Search Limit: Unless approved for special extension by Immigration (e.g., employer relocation, departure, or death), finding a new employer must be completed within this 14-day window.
Employer End-of-Contract Obligations
Upon contract termination or completion, your employer MUST pay for:
1.All outstanding wages up to your last working day.
2.Payment in lieu of any untaken statutory holidays or annual leave.
3.Return Airfare: A direct flight ticket (or flight allowance) back to your place of origin, plus daily travel/food allowance (HK$100/day).
4.Long Service Payment / Severance: Owed if you have worked for at least 24 months (severance due to layoff) or 5 years (Long Service Payment).