Key Features of a Duty Roster System for Managing the "468" Rule

As of January 18, 2026, the implementation of the " 468 Rule " has begun reshaping Hong Kong’s labor landscape. Just one month in, we’re already witnessing significant shifts in the casual and part-time workforce, ushering in a more flexible legal framework. Key Impacts After One Month: Wider Benefit Qualification: Over 11,400 additional employees now qualify for a "continuous contract." The new measure considers a total of 68 hours over four weeks instead of a rigid 18 hours

The concept of a “continuous contract” is central to determining whether an employee is entitled to statutory benefits under the Employment Ordinance (EO). The EO makes no distinction between full‑time, part‑time, casual, or irregular‑hour employees. Once an employee meets the continuous contract requirement, they gain full statutory entitlements such as paid annual leave, sickness allowance, statutory holiday pay, maternity/paternity leave, severance, and long service paymen

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