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1. The Appellant is a domestic helper from the Philippines. She had been working for the Respondent for eight years since January 1987. Upon the expiry of her fourth 2 year contract of employment, her contract was not renewed. The Appellant therefore made a claim to the Labour Tribunal for the sum of $13,653.30 as long service payment under the Employment Ordinance. Her claim was dismissed by the Presiding Officer of the Labour Tribunal. There was a conflict of evidence before the Presiding Offi