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Maternity leave pay in Hong Kong is a statutory benefit for eligible female employees who are on maternity leave. It is calculated as four-fifths (80%) of the employee's average daily wages.
The calculator uses the maternity leave pay formula:
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Explanation: The calculation is based on Hong Kong's Employment Ordinance which entitles eligible employees to maternity leave pay at four-fifths of their average daily wages.
Details: To be eligible for maternity leave pay in Hong Kong, an employee must have been employed under a continuous contract for not less than 40 weeks immediately before the commencement of maternity leave, and must give appropriate notice to the employer.
Tips: Enter your average daily wage in HKD and the number of maternity leave days. The calculator will compute your entitled maternity leave pay based on Hong Kong regulations.
Q1: How is average daily wage calculated?
A: Average daily wage is calculated by taking the total wages earned in the 12-month period preceding the first day of maternity leave, divided by the number of days worked during that period.
Q2: How many days of maternity leave are entitled?
A: Eligible employees are entitled to 14 weeks of maternity leave, which can be taken before and/or after childbirth.
Q3: Are there any maximum limits on maternity leave pay?
A: There is no statutory maximum limit on maternity leave pay, but it is calculated based on the employee's actual average daily wages.
Q4: What if I have multiple employers?
A: If you work for more than one employer, you may be entitled to maternity leave pay from each employer, provided you meet the eligibility criteria with each employer.
Q5: When should maternity leave pay be paid?
A: Maternity leave pay should be paid on the employee's normal payday during the maternity leave period.