The employees’ compensation scheme of Hong Kong sees a rise in compensation levels from 17 April 2025.
The Employees’ Compensation Scheme is the no-fault system in Hong Kong that compensates employees for work injuries.
Effective 17 April 2025, the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance (Cap 282) is amended to increase the level of compensation in nine items.
| Items | Current Level | New Level |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling of the monthly earnings (for calculation) | $36,550 | $38,670 |
| Minimum compensation for death | $486,300 | $514,510 |
| Minimum compensation for permanent total incapacity | $552,190 | $584,220 |
| Compensation for attention by another person | $661,990 | $700,390 |
| Minimum surcharge on late payment | $780 and $1,580 | $830 and $1,670 |
| Maximum funeral expenses | $94,690 | $98,950 |
| Maximum cost of prosthesis or surgical appliance | $45,270 | $47,310 |
| Maximum cost of prosthesis or surgical appliance repair | $137,150 | $143,320 |
| Minimum monthly earnings (for calculation) | $5,500 | $5,710 |
Increased Employees’ Compensation in 2025
Gordon Chan, Esq
Barrister-at-law, Archbold Hong Kong Editor on Public Health, and Member of the Bar Association's Committee on Criminal Law and Procedure. Specialised in medical, technology and criminal law.
