A single mother of five, Baby Jane Allas was just 38 when she was diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer in January. Then came a new gut punch -- a letter from her employers terminating her service, and with it any hope of getting her medical expenses covered under Hong Kong law. "Reason(s) for termination (if any): Diagnosed with cervical cancer," read the letter, which was seen by AFP. Local rights group Justice Centre Hong Kong estimates as many as 1 in 6 maids work in conditions that constitute forced labour. Under Hong Kong law, employers must cover helpers' medical expenses and are advised to take out insurance.

Source: Philippine Star March 07, 2019 05:26 UTC