Hong Kong unions say some domestic workers being underpaid and abused

Hong Kong unions say some domestic workers being underpaid and abused

[South China Morning Post] - 12/15/2024

Unions highlight case of helper who received no salary or rest days for four months, and was abused before she ran away and at one point attempted suicide.



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