Key facts
- A Hong Kong court awarded HK$251,000 to the family of a deceased domestic helper.
- The helper was dismissed from her job after being diagnosed with cancer.
- The court's decision recognized the family's claim following the helper's death.
A Hong Kong court has ordered an award of HK$251,000 to the family of a domestic helper who was dismissed from her employment after being diagnosed with cancer. The helper subsequently passed away, and her family pursued a legal claim against her former employer. The court's decision recognized the circumstances of the dismissal and awarded compensation to the family.