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EDD Family Leave Pay Formula:
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EDD (Employment Development Department) Family Leave Pay in Hong Kong is a statutory benefit that provides eligible employees with paid leave for family-related reasons. The pay is calculated as four-fifths (80%) of the employee's average daily wages.
The calculator uses the EDD Family Leave Pay formula:
Where:
Explanation: The calculation provides four-fifths of the employee's average daily wages for each day of family leave taken.
Details: Accurate calculation of family leave pay ensures compliance with Hong Kong labor laws and helps both employers and employees understand the financial implications of family-related leave.
Tips: Enter the average daily wages in HKD and the number of family leave days. Both values must be positive numbers to calculate the pay amount.
Q1: Who is eligible for EDD Family Leave Pay in Hong Kong?
A: Employees who have been employed under a continuous contract for not less than 3 months are generally eligible for statutory family leave pay.
Q2: What is considered "average daily wages" for calculation?
A: Average daily wages are calculated based on the wages earned by the employee in the 12-month period preceding the leave day.
Q3: How many days of family leave are employees entitled to?
A: Eligible employees are entitled to 5 days of paid family leave in each leave year for attending to family matters.
Q4: Are there any caps or limitations on the payment?
A: The payment is capped at four-fifths of the employee's average daily wages, subject to statutory minimum and maximum amounts as prescribed by law.
Q5: When should family leave pay be paid to employees?
A: Family leave pay should be paid on the employee's next regular payday following the leave period.