-
Hiring In Singapore
What is Advance Placement Scheme (APS)?
Normally after a helper is selected by an employer, it usually takes a while for the maid's work permit to be approved by MOM (Ministry of Manpower) an...
30 August 2024
-
Hiring In Singapore
3 IMPORTANT observations to make when you interview maids for hire!
If you are an employer of a maid or is in the process of hiring a maid for the first time, you would have probably interviewed a number of maid at the ma...
06 June 2024
-
Maid Agency Reviews
Island Maids Featured In Nearme
The feature on NearMe.com.sg highlights Island Maids as one of the top choices for families seeking domestic help in Yishun. The review emphasises the agency...
01 June 2024
-
Regulations & Processes
Mandatory Off Days For Maids (MOM Regulation)
Starting from 1 Jan 2023, it is mandatory for employers to provide their Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs) with at least one rest day a month that cannot be compe...
18 April 2024
-
Regulations & Processes
How To Keep My Maid Away From Moneylenders?
Being drawn by by the easy access to borrowing, there has been an increase in Foreign Workers and Migrant Domestic Workers (Maids) borrowing money from both Lic...
16 April 2024
-
Regulations & Processes
How To Apply SingPass Account for Maids (Migrant Domestic Helpers)?
SingPass will gradually become one of the most efficient way to interface with government services and companies. Many organisations have already adapted SingPa...
16 April 2024
-
Hiring In Singapore
How can I Hire a Maid in Singapore?
Hiring a maid (foreign domestic worker) in Singapore involves several steps and responsibilities. Over here, we outline a brief process so you get an idea on th...
16 August 2023
-
Hiring Costs
How Much Does a New Maid Insurance Cost? (Updated Policy)
6 Important Questions about Maid Insurance 1. Do I need to buy medical insurance for my helper? The answer is...
01 July 2023
-
Hiring In Singapore
6 Simple Tips to Maintaining a Good Relationship with your Domestic Helper
1. Set clear expectations: Make sure your maid knows your expectations for the job. This includes tasks that you want her to complete and any other expectati...
06 February 2023
-
Border Measures (Latest)
Is Stay Home Notice (SHN) Costs allowed to be shared?
Employers can agree to share SHN costs for the transfer of a migrant domestic worker (MDW). What are the criteria for cost-sharing...
09 February 2022
-
Covid-19 Related
Where Can I Find And Retrieve My Maid's Covid-19 Vaccination Records?
As Singapore reopens, many places or events will require you to show the proof of vaccination or a negative pre event test result. Hence, If you are thinking of...
17 August 2021
-
Hiring In Singapore
Does Age Matter when Employing a Maid in Singapore?
Does Age Matter when Employing a Maid in Singapore? Absolutely, yes. Depending on the reason for hiring your helper, here are some important age-related f...
07 July 2021
-
Covid-19 Related
Can My Maid In Singapore Register For Covid-19 Vaccination?
Can My Maid In Singapore Register For Covid-19 Vaccination? The answer is Yes! Covid-19 vaccination for PRs and long-term pass holders aged between 12 and...
01 July 2021
-
Regulations & Processes
Terminating My Maid’s Contract. Should I Transfer Or Send Her Home?
Terminating my helper’s contract. Should I transfer or send her home? Some things to consider before you make your final...
22 June 2021
-
Hiring In Singapore
Can Maids Go Out For Off Day During Singapore’s Phase 2?
Even as we enter into Phase 2 Heightened Alert (HA) with regards to the Covid-19 situation in Singapore, your Maid is still allowed to go out on her rest day. N...
19 May 2021
-
Employment Situations
Do You Allow Your Maid To Keep Her Handphone?
Do You Allow Your Maid To Keep Her Handphone? While Mobile Phones help many helpers to keep connected to our families and loved ones, the misuse of it can be wo...
03 May 2021
-
Hiring In Singapore
How Many Hours Is My Maid’s Off-Day?
To ensure that your maid gets enough mental and physical rest, MOM recommends that you should allow her to have one regular rest day per week. However if yo...
21 April 2021
-
Covid-19 Related
What Happens If My New Maid Gets Covid-19? Who Pays For The Cost Of Her Covid-19 Treatment?
The above are essential questions to be answered before hiring a maid in our current times! Previously, the Government of Singapore bore all COVID-19 medical...
15 January 2021