How to Shortlist Maids on Smart Maid Before You Interview
Interviewing every available biodata is unrealistic. The most efficient employers shortlist first — narrow hundreds of profiles to a small set that genuinely matches their…
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FDW Levy in Singapore: What Employers Pay Each Month
Besides salary, Singapore employers of migrant domestic workers (MDWs) pay a monthly foreign worker levy to MOM. The levy is separate from agency fees, insurance, and your…
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Transfer Maid vs New Hire from Overseas: Which Is Right for You?
When employers search for a domestic helper in Singapore, they often see two broad categories: transfer maids already working in Singapore, and new hires arriving from overseas…
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How to Hire a Domestic Helper in Singapore: A First-Time Employer Guide
Hiring a migrant domestic worker (MDW) in Singapore is a practical way to manage childcare, eldercare, and household work — but it is also a formal employment relationship…
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Who Will Look After My Elderly When Maid Is On Leave?
Your helper, who has been a pillar of support in caring for your mother, is due for her well-deserved holiday next week. Suddenly, a thought crosses your mind: "Who will look…
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Can I Compensate My Helper for Having NO Off Days?
According to MOM, "With effect from 1 Jan 2023, you must ensure that your MDW has at least one rest day per month that is not compensated away." This requirement…
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Can I verbally agree with my MDW on the rest day arrangements?
Imagine this scenario: you and your helper have a friendly discussion about her rest day arrangements. You both agree on a plan that seems to work well for everyone involved. Fast…
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Singapore Maid Completes Her Law Degree
Imagine managing a full-time job as a maid and studying for a law degree simultaneously. For many maids in Singapore, like Ms Jayanthi Gamage in this Straits Time article, their…
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