About 60 domestic helpers in Hong Kong fired over critical illness since 2020: NGOs

About 60 domestic helpers in Hong Kong fired over critical illness since 2020: NGOs

About 60 domestic helpers in Hong Kong diagnosed with cancer or other critical illnesses have been illegally fired by their employers due to their condition since 2020, support groups have said. The organisations on Sunday also urged the government to extend public healthcare coverage to domestic helpers who were pursuing discrimination cases after having their…

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About 60 domestic helpers in Hong Kong fired over critical illness since 2020: NGOs

About 60 domestic helpers in Hong Kong fired over critical illness since 2020: NGOs

About 60 domestic helpers in Hong Kong diagnosed with cancer or other critical illnesses have been illegally fired by their employers due to their condition since 2020, support groups have said. The organisations on Sunday also urged the government to extend public healthcare coverage to domestic helpers who were pursuing discrimination cases after having their…

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