Updated on 18 March 2026 Providing proper rest days for your domestic helper is not just good practice—it is a legal requirement in Singapore. Understanding how FDW off days work, how compensation is calculated, and what’s allowed under MOM rules…
Updated 24 January 2026 The standard duration of foreign domestic worker employment contracts is 2 years in Singapore. However, unforeseen circumstances (such as the employer no longer meeting the Ministry of Manpower’s eligibility requirements) can lead to either party having…
Updated on 18 March 2026 If your domestic helper is planning to go home for a holiday or family visit, it is important to prepare properly before she leaves Singapore. Home leave rules are not just about booking a ticket.…
Updated on 18 March 2026 Ensuring a safe working environment is one of the most important responsibilities when employing a domestic helper. In Singapore, employers are legally and ethically responsible for their helper’s safety, well-being, and medical protection, including providing…
Updated on 18 March 2026 Ensuring the fair treatment of domestic helpers in Singapore is not just good practice—it is a legal responsibility under Ministry of Manpower (MOM) regulations. Employers must provide a safe, respectful, and supportive working environment. Failure…
Updated on 18 March 2026 Hiring a domestic helper in Singapore comes with important responsibilities—one of the most critical being healthcare and medical support. Under current Ministry of Manpower (MOM) regulations, employers are legally required to ensure that their foreign…
Updated on 19 March 2026 When hiring a foreign domestic worker (FDW) in Singapore, one of the biggest questions employers ask is: “What is the right salary?” Unlike many countries, Singapore does not impose a fixed minimum wage for domestic…
Updated on 18 March 2026 Singapore-based employers and their foreign domestic workers (FDWs) have the option to renew the employment contract without the help of an agency. Renewing a FDW’s contract ultimately boils down to renewing her work permit –…
Updated on 18 March 2026 Hiring a foreign domestic worker (FDW) in Singapore comes with clear legal responsibilities. Employers must ensure that their helper has a valid work permit and meets all eligibility criteria set by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).…
Updated on 13 March 2026 In Singapore, the employment of a Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW)—now officially referred to as a Migrant Domestic Worker (MDW)—is governed by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Unlike other sectors, MDWs are covered under the Employment…