Employment Conditions
Salary
- Salary usually consists of basic salary plus commission (except Masseurs/ Masseuses)
- The hairstylists are paid either by a ”„split-fee”¦ system whereby they receive 30% to 40% of the payments for the services rendered, or by a monthly salary plus commission system
- Beauty consultants”¦ commission depends on the amount of cosmetics sold, the place of work, salesmanship and seniority in the company
- The commission is normally higher during Christmas and New Year
Fringe Benefits
- Include free meals, free cosmetics, medical care and purchase discounts
Working Hours and Holidays
- Have to work 9 to 10 hours per day and six days per week. Working in shifts or irregular hours may be required
- Most practitioners have to work on public holidays
- Employees covered by the Employment Ordinance are entitled to 12 statutory holidays and at least 7 days”¦ paid annual leave a year while some establishments may grant their employees a longer period of annual leave
Working Conditions
- Workplaces are usually clean and tidy, and work is usually done in a relaxing atmosphere
Employment Protection
If you have any enquiries about the Employment Ordinance or other labour legislation, you can obtain further information from: