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Domestic Servitude in Hong Kong (2014)

A domestic servitude case from 2014 in Hong Kong, China. 1 source on file.

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What happened

Three Indonesian migrant domestic workers were subjected to serious abuse while employed by the same Hong Kong household between 2010 and 2014. The workers reported physical assault and intimidation, while employment violations included non-payment of wages and denial of rest days and statutory holidays. One worker was also deprived of adequate food and sleep and suffered severe physical injuries. Accused: Hong Kong employer households.

Response and intervention

Hong Kong Labour Tribunal. Employers fined; worker compensation ordered. Mission for Migrant Workers Hong Kong.

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