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Did you know that Saudi Arabia remains the top destination for Filipino Foreign Domestic Helpers? 1 out of 4 OFW (Oversea Filipino Worker) works in the Kingdom. HelperChoice guarantees a safe work environment for domestic helpers willing to find a job in the country. Discover how!
How easy is it to find a job in Saudi Arabia?
The answer is very, it is also quicker! The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Labor and Social Development has launched a new service to facilitate the recruitment of domestic helpers from the Philippines and has cut the charges for employers to hire a Filipino helper by 50%.
Under this new system, the recruitment process will usually take a maximum of 45 days and enable the beneficiary to obtain a visa for a Filipino domestic helper.
You will also not have to use the services of an agency: by transmitting your name, passport number and validity, the Saudi government takes care of all the visa processing. No hidden fee, finding a job has never been so easy!
Following this new law, HelperChoice received more than 10,000 new job adverts in less than 3 days after the announcement.
Is it safe to work in Saudi Arabia?
How does HelperChoice ensure my safety?
At HelperChoice, your safety is our #1 priority. This is the reason why we are taking actions to guarantee you a safe work environment. When using our platform to contact you, all employers will have to agree to the following code of ethics:
- Treat foreign domestic helpers fairly and equally, with dignity and respect.
- Do not assign the domestic helpers any work that may jeopardize their health, safety or human dignity.
- Do not possess passports, identity cards or any personal property of the foreign domestic helpers.
- Specify the expected duties required by the workers as detailed as possible before the hiring.
- The minimum wage is no lower than US$400$ / SAR1500.
- The domestic helpers shall have 1 day off every week.
- Pay the wage agreed upon at the end of every month.
- Provide domestic helpers with adequate accommodation and allow them to enjoy rest for at least 9 hours every day.
- You shall grant internet access to your domestic helpers, which ensures constant contact with the HelperChoice.com team if in need of assistance.
As soon as you found a job, we will provide you a phone number and email address through which you will be able to contact us in case of assistance. The Employer HAS to grant you internet access to be able to connect with your family and local agency for any assistance.
What are your rights in Saudi Arabia?
You might have heard of bad working conditions for domestic helpers in Saudi Arabia, but things have radically changed. Saudi Arabia has now regulations to protect foreign domestic helpers. Know your rights before signing your work contract:
- No deduction shall be made from the salary of the domestic helpers, except up to a maximum of half his salary in the following cases: payment for what has been deliberately or carelessly damaged, earlier payment that has been received from the employer, the execution of a decree or an administrative decision issued against him, unless it is stipulated that the deduction shall exceed half the salary.
- The domestic helpers shall be provided with the necessary healthcare.
- The domestic helpers are entitled to be paid sick leave with a medical report for a period not exceeding thirty days every year.
- The domestic helpers are entitled to one month’s paid leave if he has spent two years with the employer and wants to renew his contract for a similar period. He is also entitled to receive one month’s payment as a bonus, if he has spent four consecutive years working for the employer.
- The employer must pay the fare for the domestic helpers to return to her home country if the contract has finished or the employer has terminated it for an unjust reason.
You’re all set, find a job now in Saudi Arabia by clicking here!