Employer asks why maids need to be given food allowance: “Why can’t helpers just cook something for themselves?”
SINGAPORE: An employer took to social media asking others for the rationale for giving a…
Maid gets 2 Sundays off in 1 month and is compensated for the remaining two; asks about months with five weekends
SINGAPORE: A discussion about mismatched expectations between employers and helpers brought up an issue where…
Employer says her direct-hire maid is not suitable, asks if she should transfer helper or send her home
SINGAPORE: An employer who flew her maid in from another country only to deem her…
Maid misses her flight as she was late for the airport, employer asks if she should cover the cost of rebooking the ticket
SINGAPORE: An employer took to social media asking if she should bear the cost of…
Woman doesn’t want a divorce even after her husband starts a relationship with their maid and supports her financially
SINGAPORE: A frustrated wife took to social media asking for advice on her next steps…
Employer asks if she can transfer out existing maid and re-hire her former helper
SINGAPORE: An employer took to social media asking if it was possible for her to…
Domestic helpers in Singapore make up almost a fifth of the foreign workforce
Domestic helpers in Singapore are increasing in numbers. They make up almost a fifth of…
Employer asks if it’s compulsory for her to give her maid 2 weeks of paid leave at the end of 2-year contract
SINGAPORE: An employer took to social media asking if it was compulsory for her to…
Maid asks if she has the right to demand salary increase and public holidays after 6 years with the same employer
SINGAPORE: A foreign domestic helper took to social media asking others if she had the…
Maid currently shares Queen-sized bed with child; when they move house, her employer is still reluctant to give her a room
SINGAPORE: During the seven months since her arrival, a maid shared a bed with her…