Yes, some contacts are till 60, some are for 3 years then reviewed to see if you’ve been ‘a good boy’ then renewed to 60.
There is a clause for 3 months either side, but, I would think the intention of HR is to use the contract clause that you didn’t keep a valid work visa (even if it’s not your fault).
In all fairness, I would say any company in HK would prefer to hire Local /
PR boys, rated etc when the time comes to recruitment. Unfortunately no one is recruiting for now. I don’t think many will recruit for awhile to be honest.
All this was kicked off when KA was unfortunately closed down and quite right the locals / PRs kicked up a fuss for visa renewals.
Now immigration have their knickers on a twist and not renewing visas for guys who have valid contracts and in employment.
Even if companies played a dirty game and got rid of the boys with no visa it doesn’t mean they’ll go out on a Recriitment rampage tomorrow. Especially is they are letting people go as part of a redundancy plan.
Ah well. It’s is what it is till you fight back.
Stay Safe out there chaps...vaccination next week.