Reviewing a Hong Kong employment contract before accepting an offer
Check pay, hours, notice and other terms before you sign.
Clarify compensation
Check base pay, pay period, allowances and any bonus conditions. Ask which amounts are fixed and which depend on performance or other conditions. Ask the employer how verbal promises will be reflected in writing.
Understand the work arrangement
Review the role, workplace, hours and rest arrangements. If shifts, overtime or hybrid work are involved, ask how they work in practice and which policies apply. Review probation and notice arrangements for both parties.
Keep your documents
Ask about terms you do not understand before signing and keep the contract and later written changes. The Labour Department publishes a sample contract and employment ordinance guidance; seek advice for your individual circumstances.