What salary should I pay a domestic helper?
October 9, 2023 10:00 amMinimum salary and food allowance For contracts signed on or after 30 September 2023, the minimum domestic helper salary is... View Article
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How can I hire and manage a domestic helper ethically?
August 15, 2023 12:22 pmBeing an employer of a foreign domestic helper gives you a unique opportunity to make an impact on someone else’s... View Article
What should I think about when choosing a training centre for a first-time domestic helper from the Philippines?
July 24, 2023 12:10 pmThere are many training centres in the Philippines, but choosing the right one can be difficult. Choosing an unethical training... View Article
What is the Fair Training Center?
July 24, 2023 11:44 amThe Fair Training Center is a non-profit, social business based in Manila. The training centre provides pre-migration training for migrant... View Article
What is the Pag-IBIG Fund and why do domestic helpers need to pay membership?
July 5, 2023 1:21 pmWhat is the Pag-IBIG Fund? The Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), popularly known as the Pag-IBIG Fund, is a home... View Article
What do employers need to think about before a domestic helper interview?
June 28, 2023 1:30 pmThe domestic helper interview process can sometimes feel challenging and stressful, especially when an employer is hiring a helper for... View Article
How to manage expectations as an employer of a domestic helper?
June 27, 2023 6:54 pmHow can employers manage expectations before hiring a domestic helper? There are often multiple duties under the domestic helper role.... View Article
Understanding your management style as an employer of a domestic helper
June 27, 2023 3:02 pmEvery employer has a different set of expectations for their working relationship with a domestic helper. While some employers will... View Article
How long does processing an Indonesian domestic helper visa take?
June 14, 2023 12:40 pmHow should I choose an employment agency?Visa processing timelines are dependent on multiple factors, which is why changes to these... View Article
Why do domestic helpers need to declare criminal records when applying for visas in Hong Kong?
June 6, 2023 11:05 amBeginning June 2023, the Hong Kong Immigration Department will require domestic helpers to declare criminal records when applying for work... View Article