English as a lingua franca communication between domestic helpers and employers in Hong Kong: A study of pragmatic strategies

This publication provides extensive report on the recruitment practices and challenges faced by Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong. The method of research project undertakes a descriptive and qualitative research using the participatory action research (PAR) approach. The research has highlighted that despite the “no placement fee” policy of the Philippine Government, migrant domestic workers are still paying huge amounts to recruiters.