{"id":12484,"date":"2020-09-28T07:53:32","date_gmt":"2020-09-27T23:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/employment-contract\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:44:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T03:44:36","slug":"employment-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/employment-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"An Employer Guide to Creating a Domestic Worker Employment Contract in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Updated on 18 March 2026<\/em><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/employment-contract\/#Contract_Requirements_from_MOM\" >Contract Requirements from MOM<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/employment-contract\/#A_Small_but_Important_Reminder\" >A Small but Important Reminder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/employment-contract\/#Should_You_Create_One_Yourself\" >Should You Create One Yourself?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/employment-contract\/#Why_Its_Worth_It\" >Why It\u2019s Worth It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/employment-contract\/#Compulsory_Safety_Agreement\" >Compulsory Safety Agreement<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/employment-contract\/#Important_to_Note\" >Important to Note<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/employment-contract\/#Requirements_from_the_Philippine_Embassy\" >Requirements from the Philippine Embassy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/employment-contract\/#Standard_Employment_Contract\" >Standard Employment Contract<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/employment-contract\/#Employer_Undertaking\" >Employer Undertaking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/employment-contract\/#Updated_Clarifications_2026\" >Updated Clarifications (2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/employment-contract\/#Why_This_Matters\" >Why This Matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/employment-contract\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/employment-contract\/#You_might_also_be_interested_in\" >You might also be interested in:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/An-Employer-Guide-to-Creating-a-Domestic-Worker-Employment-Contract-in-Singapore-1.png\" alt=\"An employer guide to creating a domestic worker employment contract in singapore (1)\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"633\">When hiring a domestic helper in Singapore, one question often comes up: <strong><em data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"633\">\u201cDo I really need an employment contract?\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"906\">Technically, the answer is no. Under Singapore regulations, foreign domestic workers (FDWs) are not covered by the standard Employment Act, and there is no strict requirement from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry of Manpower (MOM)<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to create a formal employment contract.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1069\">That\u2019s because many of the key rights and responsibilities\u2014such as rest days, accommodation, and medical care\u2014are already governed by the Work Permit conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1192\">But in practice? Having a clear, well-written contract is one of the best things you can do\u2014for both you and your helper.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1milabm\" data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1371\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contract_Requirements_from_MOM\"><\/span>Contract Requirements from MOM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1516\">While MOM does not mandate a standard employment contract, it strongly encourages employers and helpers to agree on clear terms in writing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1676\">Think of the contract as your shared understanding. It helps prevent confusion later on, especially in a live-in arrangement where boundaries can easily blur.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1713\">A good contract typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1859\">\n<li data-section-id=\"63xh3c\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1746\">\n<p data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1746\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/salary\"><b>maid\u2019s salary<\/b><\/a> and payment schedule<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sbryix\" data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1772\">\n<p data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1772\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/off-day-hours\"><b>rest day arrangement<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"edddt8\" data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1792\">\n<p data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1792\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/employment-law\"><b>expected duties<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vd6eu\" data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1816\">\n<p data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1816\">Living arrangements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5fr6br\" data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1837\">\n<p data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1837\">Medical benefits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tg72yp\" data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1859\">\n<p data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1859\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/cancel-work-permit\"><b>termination arrangement<\/b><\/a><b>,<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1971\">What matters most is not just what\u2019s written\u2014but that both you and your helper understand and agree to it.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1gx2igj\" data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2012\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Small_but_Important_Reminder\"><\/span>A Small but Important Reminder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2091\">Even though you can draft your own contract, it must always follow MOM rules.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2105\">For example:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2205\">\n<li data-section-id=\"tdudqj\" data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2158\">\n<p data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2158\">You cannot include duties outside household work<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cwiiq8\" data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2205\">\n<p data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2205\">You cannot override <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/work-permit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work permit<\/span><\/a> conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2364\">\ud83d\udc49 Refer to MOM employment rules here:<br data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2248\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker\/employers-guide\/employment-rules\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2362\">https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker\/employers-guide\/employment-rules<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1do6ke\" data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2406\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Create_One_Yourself\"><\/span>Should You Create One Yourself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2420\">Yes\u2014you can. Many employers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2553\">\n<li data-section-id=\"6r4wz9\" data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2478\">\n<p data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2478\">Use templates or <a href=\"https:\/\/asean.org\/storage\/2016\/08\/S8_Standard-Employ-Contract-2006.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sample contracts<\/span><\/a> from <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Association of Employment Agencies of Singapore (AEAS)<\/span> or CaseTrust<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"p7emim\" data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2510\">\n<p data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2510\">Ask agencies to prepare one<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hyc9dj\" data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2553\">\n<p data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2553\">Or draft a simple agreement themselves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2631\">What matters is that the contract is clear, fair and mutually agreed.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"bf2l18\" data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2659\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Its_Worth_It\"><\/span>Why It\u2019s Worth It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2711\">Even if it\u2019s not legally required, a contract can prevent misunderstandings, set expectations early, help resolve disputes if they arise and support administrative processes (e.g. embassy verification)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2917\"><em>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/employment-law\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maid Employment Law<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1mcdbhc\" data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"2954\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compulsory_Safety_Agreement\"><\/span>Compulsory Safety Agreement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3020\">One requirement that <em data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2981\">is<\/em> mandatory is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/forms?keywords=safety+agreement&amp;category=Work+Permit+for+foreign+domestic+worker\"><b>safety agreement<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3145\">When hiring a new or transfer helper, both employer and helper must sign this agreement as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/work-permit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work permit<\/span><\/a> process.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3179\">This document focuses mainly on <strong>window cleaning safety and high-rise household risks<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"jeg2x7\" data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3264\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_to_Note\"><\/span>Important to Note<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3381\">\n<li data-section-id=\"dgzgf5\" data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3305\">\n<p data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3305\">It applies to all nationalities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1e83ksv\" data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3341\">\n<p data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3341\">It must be signed during hiring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15xbc9p\" data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3381\">\n<p data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3381\">It is not required for renewals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3481\">This reflects Singapore\u2019s strong emphasis on domestic worker safety\u2014especially in high-rise homes.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"7idsbm\" data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3531\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_from_the_Philippine_Embassy\"><\/span>Requirements from the Philippine Embassy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3659\">If you are hiring a Filipino domestic helper, there are additional contract requirements set by the Philippine government through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philippine-embassy.org.sg\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embassy of the Philippines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3711\">This is where things become a bit more structured.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3711\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/yoopies-cms2f06a62ea0-9d33-48d8-afda-61887e8dcd81-maidsigncontract.jpg\" alt=\"Maid Employment Contract in Singapore\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"mjyazj\" data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3750\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standard_Employment_Contract\"><\/span>Standard Employment Contract<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3869\">The Philippine Embassy requires employers and helpers to use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philippine-embassy.org.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/POLO_FORMS_2019.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">standard employment contract<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for verification.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3904\">This contract typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"4068\">\n<li data-section-id=\"13j8ji6\" data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"3951\">\n<p data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"3951\">Minimum salary (around SGD 570 and above)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"umefsk\" data-start=\"3952\" data-end=\"3988\">\n<p data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"3988\">At least 1 rest day per week<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"169tj9w\" data-start=\"3989\" data-end=\"4038\">\n<p data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4038\">At least 8 hours of continuous rest daily<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"27n0w1\" data-start=\"4039\" data-end=\"4068\">\n<p data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4068\">Fair and humane treatment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4098\">It also clearly states that:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4226\">\n<li data-section-id=\"hdugb4\" data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4156\">\n<p data-start=\"4101\" data-end=\"4156\">Employers must not withhold passports without consent and helpers must be allowed to communicate freely with their families<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1la4rz9\" data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4257\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employer_Undertaking\"><\/span>Employer Undertaking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4259\" data-end=\"4341\">Employers are also required to sign an undertaking, confirming that they will cover employment-related cost, treat the helper fairly and ensure proper living conditions<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1d3cubn\" data-start=\"4448\" data-end=\"4481\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Updated_Clarifications_2026\"><\/span>Updated Clarifications (2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4483\" data-end=\"4514\">Some older processes mentioned a\u00a0separate <strong>$7,000 Philippine bond<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4556\" data-end=\"4662\">\ud83d\udc49 This is no longer a standard requirement in all cases and may vary depending on embassy procedures.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4664\" data-end=\"4690\">What remains essential is contract verification, proper documentation and compliance with Philippine deployment rules<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"181lajy\" data-start=\"4796\" data-end=\"4816\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_Matters\"><\/span>Why This Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4818\" data-end=\"4846\">Without a verified contract, the helper may not be allowed to leave the Philippines or may not be able to return to Singapore after home leave. So while it may feel like extra paperwork, it\u2019s actually a protective step for both sides.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"114wazr\" data-start=\"5071\" data-end=\"5088\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5090\" data-end=\"5263\">Creating an employment contract for your domestic helper may not be mandatory\u2014but it is one of the most important steps you can take to build a healthy working relationship.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5265\" data-end=\"5339\">When expectations are clear from the beginning, it becomes much easier to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5340\" data-end=\"5427\">\n<li data-section-id=\"tf3nd0\" data-start=\"5340\" data-end=\"5362\">\n<p data-start=\"5342\" data-end=\"5362\">Communicate openly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dq93a5\" data-start=\"5363\" data-end=\"5390\">\n<p data-start=\"5365\" data-end=\"5390\">Avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.helperchoice.com\/maid-fdw-problem-singapore\/\"><b>misunderstanding and disputes<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kegvbk\" data-start=\"5391\" data-end=\"5427\">\n<p data-start=\"5393\" data-end=\"5427\">Work through challenges together<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5429\" data-end=\"5551\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/domestic-helpers\/singapore\">HelperChoice,<\/a> we always encourage employers to approach hiring not just as a process\u2014but as the start of a partnership.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5553\" data-end=\"5705\">Because at the end of the day, a strong working relationship doesn\u2019t come from rules alone\u2014it comes from clarity, respect, and mutual understanding.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5553\" data-end=\"5705\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/+85258014645\">Contact us<\/a><\/strong> for your visa processing requirements or maid search!\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_might_also_be_interested_in\"><\/span><strong>You might also be interested in:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/criteria-to-hire\">Criteria to Hire a Maid<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/requirements\">Domestic Helper Legal Requirements<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/work-permit\">FDW Work Permit<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/salary\">Maid Salary in Singapore<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated on 18 March 2026 When hiring a domestic helper in Singapore, one question often comes up: \u201cDo I really need an employment contract?\u201d Technically, the answer is no. Under Singapore regulations, foreign domestic workers (FDWs) are not covered by the standard Employment Act, and there is no strict requirement from the Ministry of Manpower [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":12486,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"description":"Domestic helper contract Singapore: Your complete MOM guide on FDW contracts, safety agreement, and Philippine embassy requirements.","title":"An Employer Guide to Creating a Domestic Worker Employment Contract in Singapore - HelperChoice Blog"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[423],"tags":[556],"class_list":["post-12484","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hiring-preparation-sg","tag-employment-contract-en-sg"],"blocksy_meta":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/def67b77dbbbc54808aeab53915e8af70fb8ccf7-maid-sign-contract.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12484"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12484\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16004,"href":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12484\/revisions\/16004"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12486"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}