Maid to get weekly rest days
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jtoh:
maybe those without chest hair and bollywood looks?
Really? I thought it was the boys who pay the maids for their services, their handphones etc.LOLMum:
yeah they are paid instead.
read in papers that some maids were so in love with these boys that they were willing to pay for new phones, clothes and even gave $$ to the boys to send home.
:siao:
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MOM should just treat maids as working adults. If they want to come to Singapore to work, they have to get their own loan and settle that with the agency. Do not get the employers involved. Employment in Singapore is per contract only. When the maid doesn’t want to work for that employer anymore, she has to return to her home country. No transfers permitted. Employers are only responsible for their monthly salary, food and lodging while working in the household. Give them every Sunday off. But the maid is responsible for her own actions. If she gets pregnant, runs away, wants to go home etc, she bears the cost of it.
Employers should not be held responsible if a maid gets pregnant or runs away. We should not be responsible for their loans. It’s because the onus is on us that the maids have the upper hand. Treat them like the working adults that they are and hopefully they’ll feel responsible for their own actions instead of scheming on how to take advantage of employers and the system. -
jtoh:
Exactly. There are many families that need much help at home but there are also some employers who prefer not to have live in maids. They can clock in from 8-5 and then go off. We don't want to interfere whether they go up the water tank, to orchard rd or budget hotel. Have all the rest time/day they want with whoever they want. Why must everyone be forced with a cookie cutter maid employment contract? Let the employers and maids choose the type of working agreement. Surely MOM with all our levy money can pay some good lawyers to draft out some equitable contracts to recommend to all families.MOM should just treat maids as working adults. If they want to come to Singapore to work, they have to get their own loan and settle that with the agency. Do not get the employers involved. Employment in Singapore is per contract only. When the maid doesn't want to work for that employer anymore, she has to return to her home country. No transfers permitted. Employers are only responsible for their monthly salary, food and lodging while working in the household. Give them every Sunday off. But the maid is responsible for her own actions. If she gets pregnant, runs away, wants to go home etc, she bears the cost of it.
Employers should not be held responsible if a maid gets pregnant or runs away. We should not be responsible for their loans. It's because the onus is on us that the maids have the upper hand. Treat them like the working adults that they are and hopefully they'll feel responsible for their own actions instead of scheming on how to take advantage of employers and the system. -
1amber:
I agree. What does MOM do with all our levy money anyway?
Exactly. There are many families that need much help at home but there are also some employers who prefer not to have live in maids. They can clock in from 8-5 and then go off. We don't want to interfere whether they go up the water tank, to orchard rd or budget hotel. Have all the rest time/day they want with whoever they want. Why must everyone be forced with a cookie cutter maid employment contract? Let the employers and maids choose the type of working agreement. Surely MOM with all our levy money can pay some good lawyers to draft out some equitable contracts to recommend to all families.jtoh:
MOM should just treat maids as working adults. If they want to come to Singapore to work, they have to get their own loan and settle that with the agency. Do not get the employers involved. Employment in Singapore is per contract only. When the maid doesn't want to work for that employer anymore, she has to return to her home country. No transfers permitted. Employers are only responsible for their monthly salary, food and lodging while working in the household. Give them every Sunday off. But the maid is responsible for her own actions. If she gets pregnant, runs away, wants to go home etc, she bears the cost of it.
Employers should not be held responsible if a maid gets pregnant or runs away. We should not be responsible for their loans. It's because the onus is on us that the maids have the upper hand. Treat them like the working adults that they are and hopefully they'll feel responsible for their own actions instead of scheming on how to take advantage of employers and the system. -
Hmmmmmmmmmm ....
How About -
To Pay the Staff, Buildings, etc, for the FDW Branch Daily Operations ....
And Don't forget .... Also the Enforcement Officers ....
And .... Errrrrrrr .... to Be Operating as a Profit Centre,
Must Show EOY Profits .... :siam: -
1amber:
I agree 100%. If only there is such a system.
Exactly. There are many families that need much help at home but there are also some employers who prefer not to have live in maids. They can clock in from 8-5 and then go off. We don't want to interfere whether they go up the water tank, to orchard rd or budget hotel. Have all the rest time/day they want with whoever they want. Why must everyone be forced with a cookie cutter maid employment contract? Let the employers and maids choose the type of working agreement. Surely MOM with all our levy money can pay some good lawyers to draft out some equitable contracts to recommend to all families.jtoh:
MOM should just treat maids as working adults. If they want to come to Singapore to work, they have to get their own loan and settle that with the agency. Do not get the employers involved. Employment in Singapore is per contract only. When the maid doesn't want to work for that employer anymore, she has to return to her home country. No transfers permitted. Employers are only responsible for their monthly salary, food and lodging while working in the household. Give them every Sunday off. But the maid is responsible for her own actions. If she gets pregnant, runs away, wants to go home etc, she bears the cost of it.
Employers should not be held responsible if a maid gets pregnant or runs away. We should not be responsible for their loans. It's because the onus is on us that the maids have the upper hand. Treat them like the working adults that they are and hopefully they'll feel responsible for their own actions instead of scheming on how to take advantage of employers and the system.
MOM!!!! Do you hear what employers have to say? -
watervapourbaby:
It is already very frustrating for employers who have to go through all these but yet when we feedback to MOM, it seems like nothing can be done.
I wonder, who can speak up for us then?
i am not against giving maids day off. but there are many issues which employers have with their maids and have no one to turn to for help.
mom website said employers can approach these agencies for help.
but frankly these agencies are just giving employers the yo-yo treatment. none of them have spoken up for employers or fight for fairer treatment for employers.
Disputes with your Foreign Domestic Worker
Disputes might arise because of misunderstandings and differing expectations.
When these happen, you should first try to resolve them with your FDW. Even if there is suspicion that she might have committed a misdeed or crime, you should not take matters into your own hands by meting out physical or other forms of punishment.
If you need assistance, please contact your employment agency or MOM which offers help to resolve such employment disputes. The conciliation service is provided free-of-charge. Please contact MOM at 6438 5122.
Disputes with your employment agency
If you have found your agency's service unsatisfactory, or if you have a contractual dispute with your employment agency, you may seek mediation services from one of two accreditation bodies in Singapore, the Association of Employment Agencies, and CaseTrust. Complete and send the following form (mailing address inside) to MOM:
Feedback on employment agency
Issues for which you can seek assistance include:
•Delay in application/ cancellation/ placement of Foreign Workers
•Overcharging
•Refund of loan and fees
•Unsatisfactory level of services provided
To identity which accreditation body your agency is accredited with, please look up our employment agency directory. If your employment agency is not accredited with any accreditation body, you may approach CASE for assistance to resolve your disputes.
Contact details of the accreditation bodies:
1) Association of Employment Agencies (Singapore)
a.Contact Details: +65 6836 2618
b.Email: [email protected]
c.Address: Blk 9 Julan Kukoh #03-77 Singapore 160009
2)CaseTrust
a.Contact Details: +65 6461 1800
b.Email: [email protected]
c.Address : Blk 170 Ghim Moh Road #05-01 Ulu Pandan Community Building Singapore 279621 -
jtoh:
these boys are smart too, such things are not unheard of.
Really? I thought it was the boys who pay the maids for their services, their handphones etc.LOLMum:
yeah they are paid instead.
read in papers that some maids were so in love with these boys that they were willing to pay for new phones, clothes and even gave $$ to the boys to send home.
:siao: -
LOLMum:
these boys are smart too, such things are not unheard of.[/quote]Then they're very smart. Earn more than the maids and get the maids to buy things for them. Actually the bangla boy featured in the papers is quite good-looking.
Really? I thought it was the boys who pay the maids for their services, their handphones etc.jtoh:
[quote=\"LOLMum\"]yeah they are paid instead.
read in papers that some maids were so in love with these boys that they were willing to pay for new phones, clothes and even gave $$ to the boys to send home.
:siao: -
LOLMum:
I am now waiting for my refund from the maid agency because my ex maid threw in the towel and the replacement maid didn't turn up after 2 months of futile waiting. I insisted on canceling rather than choose another maid so I'll see what happens. If the agent delays I will have to approach these bodies.watervapourbaby:
It is already very frustrating for employers who have to go through all these but yet when we feedback to MOM, it seems like nothing can be done.
I wonder, who can speak up for us then?
i am not against giving maids day off. but there are many issues which employers have with their maids and have no one to turn to for help.
mom website said employers can approach these agencies for help.
but frankly these agencies are just giving employers the yo-yo treatment. none of them have spoken up for employers or fight for fairer treatment for employers.
Disputes with your Foreign Domestic Worker
Disputes might arise because of misunderstandings and differing expectations.
When these happen, you should first try to resolve them with your FDW. Even if there is suspicion that she might have committed a misdeed or crime, you should not take matters into your own hands by meting out physical or other forms of punishment.
If you need assistance, please contact your employment agency or MOM which offers help to resolve such employment disputes. The conciliation service is provided free-of-charge. Please contact MOM at 6438 5122.
Disputes with your employment agency
If you have found your agency's service unsatisfactory, or if you have a contractual dispute with your employment agency, you may seek mediation services from one of two accreditation bodies in Singapore, the Association of Employment Agencies, and CaseTrust. Complete and send the following form (mailing address inside) to MOM:
Feedback on employment agency
Issues for which you can seek assistance include:
•Delay in application/ cancellation/ placement of Foreign Workers
•Overcharging
•Refund of loan and fees
•Unsatisfactory level of services provided
To identity which accreditation body your agency is accredited with, please look up our employment agency directory. If your employment agency is not accredited with any accreditation body, you may approach CASE for assistance to resolve your disputes.
Contact details of the accreditation bodies:
1) Association of Employment Agencies (Singapore)
a.Contact Details: +65 6836 2618
b.Email: [email protected]
c.Address: Blk 9 Julan Kukoh #03-77 Singapore 160009
2)CaseTrust
a.Contact Details: +65 6461 1800
b.Email: [email protected]
c.Address : Blk 170 Ghim Moh Road #05-01 Ulu Pandan Community Building Singapore 279621
All in all, in the past 2 years I have been so inconvenienced in between changing a few maids. Almost cumulative of 8 months without a maid while all the procedure and application processes required such a long time. I have had to cut back on my own business to take care of my household. This is economic loss to me not to mention having to pay for all the crap that govt wants me to bear for the maids even when they choose to quit or cannot perform the job.
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