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Hong Kong: From 18 January 2026 an employee is under a continuous contract after four weeks with the same employer if they work…

A change recorded in WONE Global’s guide to Hong Kong, under people and visas.

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  1. 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

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