Hong Kong Maternity & Paternity Leave Pay Calculator
Calculate statutory Maternity Leave Pay (MLP - 14 weeks at 80% Average Daily Wages) and Paternity Leave Pay (5 days) under the Hong Kong Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57). Computes employer cost, the statutory HK$80,000 government reimbursement cap for weeks 11-14.
Salary & Parental Leave Selection
Statutory Pay & RMLPS Reimbursement Schedule
| Period / Scheme | Duration | Payable (HKD) |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1 to 10 (Employer Obligation) | 70 Days | HK$78,400 |
| Weeks 11 to 14 (Government Reimbursable) | 28 Days | HK$31,360 |
| Total 14 Weeks Statutory Payout | 98 Days | HK$109,760 |
| RMLPS Maximum Government Cap | Statutory Cap | HK$80,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions & Hong Kong Statutory Provisions
What is the statutory duration of maternity leave in Hong Kong? ▼
Under the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57), an eligible female employee employed under a continuous contract for not less than 40 weeks immediately before the commencement of maternity leave is entitled to 14 consecutive weeks of statutory maternity leave.
What is the formula for calculating Statutory Maternity Leave Pay (MLP)? ▼
Maternity Leave Pay is calculated at four-fifths (4/5, or 80%) of the employee's Average Daily Wages (ADW) earned in the 12 months preceding the first day of maternity leave. Formula: `ADW × 4/5 × 98 calendar days (14 weeks)`.
How does the Government Reimbursement Scheme (RMLPS) work for weeks 11 to 14? ▼
The employer pays the full 14 weeks of MLP to the employee on the normal pay day. The employer can then apply to the Labour Department's Reimbursement of Maternity Leave Pay Scheme (RMLPS) to claim back 100% of the statutory maternity leave pay paid for the additional 4 weeks (weeks 11 to 14), subject to a statutory cap of HK$80,000 per employee.
What is the statutory paternity leave entitlement for fathers in Hong Kong? ▼
Eligible male employees under a continuous contract are entitled to 5 days of statutory paternity leave, payable at four-fifths (80%) of their Average Daily Wages (ADW), which can be taken consecutively or separately within the period from 4 weeks before the expected delivery date up to 14 weeks after the birth.
Is it lawful for an employer to dismiss a pregnant employee? ▼
No. Under Section 15 of the Employment Ordinance, it is an offence to dismiss a pregnant employee from the date on which her pregnancy is confirmed by a medical certificate to the date on which she is due to return to work, liable to criminal prosecution and a fine of HK$100,000 plus statutory compensation.
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| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (HKD) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | HK$ 0.00 |
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