by Admin | Mar 14, 2024 | TIPS
“Sorry Madam, I accidentally broke the soup bowl” confessed Seetee (not her real name), a Migrant Domestic Worker from Indonesia. Seetee worked for her employer for over 16 months and has carelessly slipped and dropped 2 plates over her course of work and...
by Admin | Mar 2, 2024 | TIPS
Language barrier is a common communication challenge especially when the Helper is fresh in Singapore. It is usually one of the few conflicts starter. It either make or break an employment relationship. Hence, time and efforts are needed to work on ways to understand...
by Admin | Feb 28, 2024 | TIPS
Should I go through her stuff secretly? What if she catches me looking through her stuff, can she report me to the police? What should I do? The biggest challenge is you have no idea what she might be stealing or if she is stealing at all. The first thing to do is...
by Admin | Feb 19, 2024 | TIPS
This is one that all new employers face. Three things are important to remember. First of all, a helper is not a houseguest. She is an employee. Thus you do not need to be “social” and you can (should) keep a reasonable distance. By all means be friendly (highly...
by Admin | Feb 15, 2024 | TIPS
I’ve just discovered that my helper is pregnant. What are my legal obligations as an employer and how best can I help her? The situation in Singapore for pregnant helpers is very clear cut. Unless they are married to a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, their...
by Admin | Feb 6, 2024 | TIPS
It is not the norm for helpers to eat with the family, but it is also not unusual. It is also a very common sight where Helpers join their employers on the same table when dining out. However, certainly most Helpers would never expect to eat at the employers’ table....
