From 1 January 2019, employers of foreign domestic workers (FDW) in Singapore are no longer allowed to safe keep any money belonging to their maid including the salary in order to protect both parties from money-related disputes. Therefore, opening a…
Contract requirements from MoM Foreign domestic workers are not covered by Singapore’s standard labour laws. There are no contract requirements from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore since the maid’s work permit covers the main rights and obligations of…
Do I qualify to hire a foreign domestic worker (FDW)? Before you decide to hire an FDW and start the orientation process, you need to make sure that you’re eligible to be an employer under Singaporean laws. You qualify to…
There are close to 2,000 maid agencies in Singapore that place full-time foreign domestic workers (FDWs) with families. In many cases, employers approach a maid agency to assist in matching them with a maid and then handling the work permit…
If you are hiring a foreign domestic worker (FDW) from Indonesia, you must follow certain procedures with both Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Indonesian authorities. Make sure you are aware of the costs associated with both the hiring and maintenance…
Updated 21 January 2026 Processing a foreign domestic helper’s work permit is relatively straightforward, with many steps doable online. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) provides all required information on its website where you can also submit applications and contract terminations. Work…
Given the various rights and responsibilities of employers and foreign domestic workers, the Singaporean government requires all first-timers to attend orientation courses before their contracts take effect. As an employer, you need to be aware of your obligations, including the…
There are nearly 240,000 foreign domestic workers in Singapore, of which a third are Filipino. The manage the households of both local and expat families, in addition to taking care of children and pets. The hiring process and salary requirements differ…
Before taking the plunge and hiring a full-time domestic helper, employers should consider all costs involved – from salary to medical insurance – as well as the alternatives available. Hiring a live-in foreign domestic worker (FDW) costs at least S$15,000…
Updated 02 February 2026 If you employ a migrant domestic worker (MDW) in Singapore, you must pay a monthly foreign worker levy to the government. Unlike employees in companies, MDW employers do not pay CPF contributions—instead, the levy applies for…