Hong Kong’s civil servants will be entitled to up to 12 hours of family care leave a year from January, with the government promising flexible, streamlined approval procedures as part of a “people-orientated” approach.
The Civil Service Bureau set out details of the initiative, first announced in September’s policy address, in a paper submitted to the Legislative Council’s public service panel on Tuesday.
Staff may use the leave to accompany family members to medical appointments, care for sick…
Hong Kong civil servants to be given 12 hours of family care leave a year
By The Best News Network
November 10, 2026
