Three Points to Check in the Green Employment Contract
Check when LD 294 (8/2026) applies, how working hours and overtime are recorded, and how accommodation charges are calculated.
Use the version stated in the approval letter
The green standard employment contract LD 294 (8/2026) applies to approved applications for which the Labour Department issued an initial screening notice on or after 16 June 2026. Check the version specified in the approval-in-principle letter before signing.
Record normal working hours and overtime pay
State the normal weekly hours and the number of working days per week and hours per day under a fixed or variable schedule. If actual weekly hours exceed the normal weekly hours agreed in the contract, calculate and pay overtime under the contract terms.
Apply the limits on accommodation deductions
For employer-provided accommodation that is not free, the contract uses the lowest of actual accommodation costs, 20% of fixed monthly pay, and 20% of the amount actually payable for that wage period. Deductions are also subject to the Employment Ordinance.
Check the approved work locations
The employee’s work locations must still be recorded in Schedule B. Before assigning work at multiple locations, check the Labour Department’s conditions and the arrangements approved for the application.