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Work Injury vs Sick Leave: Know Your Rights

This blog post explains the critical differences between work injury compensation and sick leave pay under Hong Kong's employment laws, emphasizing how each provides different levels of financial protection when employees cannot work. It highlights the importance of understanding these statutory rights, as income interruption due to illness or injury can quickly create financial hardship for families dependent on stable salaries.

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Japandi Style: Simple, Cozy Interiors

Japandi is an interior design style that blends Japanese minimalist aesthetics with Scandinavian practicality, creating serene yet functional living spaces. The article explains Japandi's color philosophy, core elements like natural materials and clean lines, and provides practical implementation tips specifically for Hong Kong's compact homes.

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Formaldehyde Detection Guide for New Homes

Formaldehyde is a dangerous indoor air pollutant that can persist for up to 20 years, posing serious health risks especially to children, elderly, and pregnant women. The blog explains formaldehyde sources, safety standards, detection methods with their pros and cons, and recommends professional testing and removal services for accurate results and peace of mind.

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Dulux Blue Rhythm: Transform Your Home

Dulux has introduced 'THE RHYTHM OF BLUES™' color family for 2026, featuring three distinct blues that represent different life rhythms and moods for home design. Each shade serves a specific purpose: Slow Swing™ creates tranquil spaces, Mellow Flow™ fosters harmony in shared areas, and Free Groove™ injects creative energy, allowing homeowners to mix and match for personalized living environments.

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Typhoon Work Injury Claims in Hong Kong

Employees in Hong Kong who sustain work-related injuries during a No. 8 typhoon signal are still entitled to compensation under the Employees' Compensation Ordinance, as long as the injury occurred while performing work duties or during work-related activities. Employers remain legally responsible for providing work injury compensation even during severe weather conditions, and employees should report injuries promptly and preserve evidence to protect their rights.

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Hong Kong Visa Work: Illegal Renovation & Driving

Mainland Chinese visitors holding tourist or family visit visas are being arrested in Hong Kong for illegal work activities like construction renovation and delivery driving, which constitutes a breach of stay conditions under Hong Kong's Immigration Ordinance. Both workers and employers face severe penalties including heavy fines and imprisonment, as Hong Kong law strictly prohibits any form of employment without proper work visas regardless of whether compensation is involved.

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Beware Taobao Bedbugs in Furniture

Hong Kong consumers face significant bedbug risks when purchasing furniture from Taobao, with experts noting that 90% of such items may carry infestations due to factors like poor storage conditions and lack of pest control treatments. The article provides practical prevention strategies including careful package inspection and proper unpacking techniques, along with effective DIY elimination methods like high-temperature treatment and diatomaceous earth application.

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Mastering Wall Paint Colors for Your Home

This blog post explains how to choose the right wall paint colors to enhance home aesthetics and mood, covering key principles like room function, lighting, and furniture coordination. It also provides professional color matching techniques and common mistakes to avoid, along with practical tips for testing colors and seeking expert help.

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Hollow Tiles: Causes, Risks, and Repair

Hollow tiles occur when tiles don't fully adhere to the underlying surface, causing hollow sounds when tapped and creating safety risks like cracking, water seepage, and reduced durability. The blog explains common causes including poor construction quality and improper base preparation, and provides practical solutions such as grout injection or complete tile replacement to address the problem.

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Home Work Injury Risks Explained

This blog post discusses the risks and legal responsibilities of workplace injuries in Hong Kong, covering scenarios like home renovations, work-from-home setups, and daily accidents. It explains employer obligations, compensation calculations, and how to protect rights under Hong Kong labor laws.

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Hong Kong Work Injury Leave and Pay Guide

This blog post addresses common concerns about work injuries and sick leave in Hong Kong, explaining the legal protections and financial implications for employees. It emphasizes the importance of not working during injury recovery to avoid jeopardizing compensation and details how paid sick leave is calculated based on accumulated days.

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Hong Kong Renovation Risks: Avoid Illegal Workers

A TV investigation reveals that illegal 'black workers' are increasingly bypassing security in Hong Kong's renovation industry, offering low prices that undercut local businesses but pose significant legal and safety risks to homeowners. The article advises using vetted platforms like Renovation Man to find reliable contractors and avoid these pitfalls.

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