This Minimum Hours Contract is designed for use in Hong Kong employment relationships where employers wish to guarantee a minimum number of working hours to employees while maintaining some flexibility in scheduling. It's particularly relevant in sectors with variable workload patterns but where employee retention and income security are priorities. The document complies with Hong Kong's Employment Ordinance and related employment legislation, including provisions for minimum wage, working time arrangements, and employee protections. It includes specific terms for minimum guaranteed hours, scheduling procedures, compensation calculations, and clearly defined obligations for both parties. This type of contract has become increasingly important in Hong Kong's evolving employment landscape, especially in sectors like retail, hospitality, and services where work patterns may fluctuate but consistent staffing is essential.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the employment relationship and purpose of the minimum hours arrangement

3. Definitions: Key terms used in the contract, including 'Minimum Hours', 'Standard Hours', 'Calculation Period'

4. Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Specification of the minimum hours guaranteed per week/month and how they are calculated

5. Work Schedule: Details of how and when hours will be allocated and notified to the employee

6. Compensation: Payment terms, including hourly rate, calculation method for minimum hours, and payment periods

7. Additional Hours: Terms for working beyond the minimum guaranteed hours, including any premium rates

8. Employee Obligations: Employee's responsibilities regarding availability, notification of absence, and cooperation with scheduling

9. Employer Obligations: Employer's commitments regarding hour allocation, notice periods, and payment guarantees

10. Holiday and Leave Entitlements: Treatment of statutory holidays, annual leave, and how they affect minimum hours calculations

11. Termination: Conditions and process for ending the minimum hours arrangement or employment

12. Governing Law: Confirmation that the contract is governed by Hong Kong law