WONE Global's guide to Hong Kong records this change under people and visas. Each statement below has been checked against the source it links to.
From 18 January 2026 an employee is under a continuous contract after four weeks with the same employer if they work at least 17 hours in each week, or 68 hours over a four-week period.
Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57); previously 18 hours a week. Most statutory benefits depend on continuous contract status.
Labour Department, HKSAR Government · A Concise Guide to the Employment Ordinance (December 2025) ↗ Checked against an official source · Not yet professionally reviewed · checked 19 October 2026
This is a summary of the rule as published, not advice on how it applies to you. The WONE Global Partner for this service in Hong Kong can advise on that.











