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HKSAR Government (info.gov.hk)Oct 9, 2026

Government responds to trafficking report and outlines helper safeguards

In its 9 October response to the US trafficking report, the Hong Kong Government disputed the report’s assessment and outlined measures it says protect foreign domestic helpers. The statement discusses employment rights, agency commission limits, victim screening and assistance for exploited workers. It says employment agencies may charge successful job seekers no more than 10% of their first month’s salary. These are the government’s stated position and safeguards.

Key points

  1. 1Government response and stated helper protections
  2. 2Agency commission limit restated
  3. 3Victim screening and assistance discussed

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