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Employing a maid??? You may want to read the following frequently asked questions to know more information.
Full-time and Part-time Maid
Some Important Information
Other Useful Information
Ministry of Manpower Guidelines
Standard Contracts
Skills Training
Full-time and Part-time Maid
Looking for full-time maid in Singapore?
NetMaid has more than 2000 maids from 60+ maid agencies. Click here to search maids' bio-data. All the maids available here are represented by respective maid agency. You may want to indicate your preference for maid agency, and whether you are looking for a Transfer (available immediately) or New (depends on availability from country of preference) maid. Once you have shortlist your maids based on your selection criteria, you can request maid agencies to contact you, or you can contact the appropriate maid agency directly. Need only Part-time maid?Bio-data for part-time maid is not available on NetMaid. However, there are companies that specialize on providing part-time maids, please click here, tell them your requirements, and they will contact you. Not living in Singapore, but looking for domestic help?
Most of the maid agencies in Singapore focus only on the Singapore market. However, here are some of the agencies that may be able to help you:
Maid Agencies
Why should I engage a maid agency?
Most maid agencies provide comprehensive services to assist you in employing a maid. A maid agency usually takes all the hassles of Work Permit application, security bond, insurance, travel arrangement, medical screening, etc. away from you. However, please check with individual maid agency for their pricing, service package and details. Who are the licensed maid agencies in Singapore?The most updated list of license maid agencies in Singapore is maintained by MOM (Ministry of Manpower), click here. Some Important Information
Can I employ maid from any country?
No, you can only employ maid from MOM (Ministry of Manpower) approved source of countries for FDW (Foreign Domestic Workers). The countries are: Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh. What is a security bond?Employer is responsible for the repatriation of the maid. You are required to post a security deposit (bond) of $5,000 per maid with the Work Permit Department, MOM. If you fail to repatriate the maid after cancellation of her work permit, you risk losing the $5,000 security deposit (bond). Can I avoid making the $5,000 security deposit?Yes, you can purchase an insurance policy with various options from Anda, NTUC Income, and others to avoid making the $5,000 deposit. However, you may (depending on the insurance package and options you purchase) still be liable for the $5,000 if you fail to repatriate the maid. Personal Accident Insurance
Employers are required to purchase personal accident insurance coverage for the maid, the minimum sum insured is $10,000. You can purchase such insurance with various options at the following:
Within 14 days of your maid arrival to Singapore, she must undergo a medical examination, and certified fit. Thereafter, the maid is required to undergo six-monthly medical screening, for VDRL, pregnancy, and HIV. Am I responsible for the medical expenses of the maid?Yes, as an Employer, you are required to bear the full cost of the medical care, including hospitalization. It is advisable to have insurance coverage for hospitalization expenses for your maid. Depending on the options you choose when purchasing personal accident insurance coverage, it may have been included. If not, you can always contact the following insurance companies like Anda, or NTUC Income. Must I attend the Employers' Orientation Programme?In general, if you have not employed a maid before, you must attend a 4-hour Employers' Orientation Programme before you submit your Work Permit application for your maid. Can I be exempted from attending the Employers' Orientation Programme?Only if you have valid reasons, for example, medical reason or disability. In this case, you must submit a form to exempt from taking the Programme. Who conducts the Programme and where are the Programmes conducted?Currently, PSB Corporation and Singapore Polytechnic conduct the Programme. Singapore Polytechnic also offers an on-line version of the Programme. Where can I find out all the details about the Employers' Orientation Programme?Please visit MOM website. Other Useful Information
How much is the maid levy?
The Levy is $265 per month. However, if your have children aged less than 12 years old or live with elderly persons aged 65 years old and above, the levy is reduced to $170 per month. CPF Board, as the collection agent, collects the Levy on behalf of MOM. For further details on whether you qualify for levy concession, click here. Can I claim tax relief for maid levy?
You can claim tax relief if:
Yes, you can get refund for the maid-levy paid for the period your maid is not in Singapore. You can go to any CPF branch, and produce your maid's passport to support your claim for refund. Do I have to pay the maid salary when she goes on home leave?It depends on the employment contract the maid had with you. The normal practice is: Home leave is no-pay leave. Maid wants to send money home?Your maid would like to send her monthly salary back to her family regularly. Click here to find out who can provide remittance services. Skills Training
Some Courses Available for your Maids
Elementary Baby Care
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