Hong Kong vs United Kingdom | Work Injury Compensation 2026
Compare work-injury compensation, sick-pay income and related protection in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom in 2026.
Hong Kong’s Employees’ Compensation Ordinance, Chapter 282, generally provides a no-fault and non-contributory employees’ compensation system. During temporary incapacity caused by a work injury, periodical payments generally reflect four-fifths of the difference between earnings before and during incapacity. The Labour Department states that work-injury cases are generally reported within 14 days, while fatal cases are reported within 7 days. The official UK Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) guide states that eligible people can receive £123.25 per week for up to 28 weeks, subject to the current rules and employment circumstances. Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) is assessed by disablement level; the official guide lists £233.90 per week at 100% and £46.78 per week at 20%. SSP and IIDB have different eligibility and application frameworks and should not be treated as the same compensation.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Employees’ Compensation Ordinance, Chapter 282, generally provides a no-fault and non-contributory employees’ compensation system. During temporary incapacity caused by a work injury, periodical payments generally reflect four-fifths of the difference between earnings before and during incapacity. The Labour Department states that work-injury cases are generally reported within 14 days, while fatal cases are reported within 7 days.
United Kingdom
The official UK Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) guide states that eligible people can receive £123.25 per week for up to 28 weeks, subject to the current rules and employment circumstances. Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) is assessed by disablement level; the official guide lists £233.90 per week at 100% and £46.78 per week at 20%. SSP and IIDB have different eligibility and application frameworks and should not be treated as the same compensation.
What to check carefully
Hong Kong employees’ compensation, UK SSP and IIDB are different systems, so their amounts are not directly equivalent. The specific Hong Kong 2026 daily medical-expense maximum remains pending confirmation and should be checked against the latest Labour Department notice and applicable law. UK amounts may also depend on eligibility, disablement assessment, policy year and the individual case.
Practical reminders for employers and jobseekers
Employers should retain accident records, medical certificates, wage information and insurance notifications, and follow the statutory reporting deadline for the relevant jurisdiction. Workers should notify the employer promptly, keep medical and work records, and ask the employer, insurer or relevant authority about the applicable process.
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This article was prepared from public official sources. Applicable year: 2026. Data checked: 6 October 2026. Last updated: 6 October 2026. It is general information only and is not legal, insurance, medical or claims advice; rights, duties and procedures depend on current law, guidance, policy terms and the individual case. Unverified items are labelled “Pending confirmation”. Employment Agency Licence No. 82734.