Here are Hong Kong’s statutory updates for 2026.
Effective January 2026
Expansion of Continuous Contract Eligibility
Hong Kong has amended the Employment Ordinance to broaden continuous contract eligibility for part‑time and variable‑hour employees.
Key Points:
- Weekly hours threshold reduced from 18 to 17 hours.
- “468 rule” allows cumulative 68 hours over four consecutive weeks to qualify.
- Eligible employees gain statutory holidays, annual leave, sickness allowance, maternity benefits, and severance/length‑of‑service entitlements.
Source: Hong Kong Labour Department