It also reminded employers not to require their helpers to work on their days off amid the threat of the 2019 novel coronavirus, which has brought the total number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong to 12.
"If a FDH or his/her employer has visited the Mainland recently, he/she should wear a surgical mask and stay home for 14 days upon return to Hong Kong as far as possible," the advisory added. "Wrong signal talaga: bakit hindi sila palalabasin? Sa halip na mag-suggest magtiyak ang employer na may supply ng mask, ng sanitizer, implication nito, sila ang nagkakalat ng virus. Ano ang basis nila rito? Sila ba hindi rin lalabas?" Abdon said.
The labor department also appealed to employers to explain special circumstances in discussing rest day arrangements with their domestic workers and reminded that employers who compel them to work on a rest day is in breach of the Employment Ordinance and is liable to be prosecuted and, upon conviction, to a maximum fine of $50,000.In a separate statement released Thursday, January 30, the labor department also appealed to employers to provide necessary personal protective equipment.
"We understand the objective of the request, but maintain that the final decision rests with the domestic worker. In the event that they choose to stay at home then the employer must respect their day off and not give them tasks," the Consul General said.
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