Paterninty Leave

Posted by proberts (7 days ago)

Is anybody aware of the legislation regarding paternight leave? How many days?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by ltxhk (7 days ago)

NONE by HK law. A few companies have just started offering such as HSBC. You need to check with your employer if it is part of their benefits.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by ldsllvn (6 days ago)

yep - none at all! in UK was 2 wks, now I believe moved to 3 wks... Wishful thinking as far as HK goes..

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by axptguy38 (6 days ago)

Before we go on the HK bashing bandwagon, I think it's worth remembering that if the state pays maternity and/or paternity leave, this is not free. It's paid by everyone paying taxes.

I'm all for legislation allowing unpaid time off. For the rest, not so much.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by evildeeds (6 days ago)

Sorry axptguy, the state does not pay maternity fee, the employers do. Same with paternity in UK and HSBC here in HK.

If it was state, then of course different.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by axptguy38 (6 days ago)

Ah I see evildeeds. My bad. I keep remembering Sweden. ;)

It could, of course, be argued that the employer has to pay everyone a touch less to afford it. But I'm sure it would just go to profits.

(I am based in Hong Kong)