13. Should both parties agree to enter into new contract upon expiry of the existing contract, the Helper shall, before any such further period commences and at the expense of the Employer, return to his/her* place of origin for a paid/unpaid* vacation of not less than seven days, unless prior approval of stay in Hong Kong is given by the Director of Immigration.
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Deferral of Home Leave [Special Arrangement under the COVID-19 Epidemic Situation]