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The Employment Conditions Abroad International (ECA) recently announced that Hong Kong topped the charts once again as the most expensive city for expat living expenses. The association compared costs of living faced by expats in 208 cities from 121 countries. Criteria for the comparison included the price of food and general goods, utility costs and public transport.The expensive city lifestyle in Hong Kong was found to be the toughest to afford
The short length of maternity leave that mothers receive in Hong Kong has always been a talking point. Years of debate later, it seems the government has finally listened. Starting December 11, 2020, statutory maternity leave was extended by four weeks, to a total of 14 weeks, to be taken continuously. Female employees under a continuous employment contract for no less than 40 weeks are now eligible. Congratulations are in order, we think, and new mothers, feel free to breathe a sigh of relief and set more time for your new family.
for expatriates, closely followed by Tokyo and New York. “Hong Kong is the most expensive place in the world for overseas workers to live, in spite of the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Lee Quane, regional director for Asia at ECA International. What will come as a surprise to absolutely no one, Hong Kong was recently ranked as the most overworked city in the world by online platform Kisi, which specialise in work-life balance.
SAFE STAYCATIONS Adhering to ever-changing government restrictions, Airbnb has announced that hosts and guests must agree to follow its Covid-19 Safety Practices, which include wearing a mask, practising social distancing, and, for hosts, abiding by a five-step enhanced cleaning process. All hosts in Hong Kong are now prompted to commit to the new practices and guests will be asked to agree to the guidelines when they book a listing. To ensure the rules are followed, those who do not commit may be subject to warnings, suspensions and, in some cases, removal from the Airbnb platform. Staycationers can now breathe a sigh of relief – healthier stays are in store for this January. airbnb.com
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