Foreign Domestic Helper Leaves After One Month? Employer Responsibilities, Resignation Procedures & Protection Strategies

Recently, a Hong Kong employer shared their experience of hiring a foreign domestic helper who, after working for about a month, requested to return to the Philippines due to family issues. The helper claimed they would return later to continue working. The employer agreed and covered the airfare, only for the helper to go missing upon arrival in the Philippines. Later, the employment agency informed the employer that the airfare was their responsibility, leading to confusion and heated discussions. We have analyzed this situation to help employers understand their legal responsibilities, resignation procedures, and protection strategies.