Noelyn Patricio Arzaga, a domestic worker from the Philippines, said her employer pressured her not to seek chemotherapy. Her employer said she depended on Arzaga to care for her two-year-old while she was at work. Catherine comments on the chances of a domestic worker winning their claim depended on a number of factors.
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10 February 2025
Domestic Worker In Hong Kong Fired After Seeking Chemotherapy For Breast Cancer - Catherine Leung Comments For HKFP
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Catherine comments on the chances of a domestic worker winning their claim depended on a number of factors.