Practice for home leave

[POA Teacher]

concern_mum:

Hi PhoBia


the new policy set by MOM now is as below.

Effective 01/05 ==> cannot hang clothes outside the flat
Effective July ==> cannot clean window without employer supervision
Effective Nov ==> all new Ind maid salary will start with $450 and if off day not given, we need to compensate at least $17.50/off dayEffective Jan 2013 ==> all maid from all nationality must be given 4 weekend off per month otherwise you may compensate with cash.

MOM does NOT specify any minimum pay for FDW. It is the Indon authorities that is demanding minimum of $450

[PhoBIA]

POA Teacher:

concern_mum:

Hi PhoBia


the new policy set by MOM now is as below.

Effective 01/05 ==> cannot hang clothes outside the flat
Effective July ==> cannot clean window without employer supervision
Effective Nov ==> all new Ind maid salary will start with $450 and if off day not given, we need to compensate at least $17.50/off dayEffective Jan 2013 ==> all maid from all nationality must be given 4 weekend off per month otherwise you may compensate with cash.

MOM does NOT specify any minimum pay for FDW. It is the Indon authorities that is demanding minimum of $450

Conclusion : don't employ a maid unless you absolutely need one.

[Zhuge]

PhoBIA:

POA Teacher:

[quote=\"concern_mum\"]Hi PhoBia


the new policy set by MOM now is as below.

Effective 01/05 ==> cannot hang clothes outside the flat
Effective July ==> cannot clean window without employer supervision
Effective Nov ==> all new Ind maid salary will start with $450 and if off day not given, we need to compensate at least $17.50/off dayEffective Jan 2013 ==> all maid from all nationality must be given 4 weekend off per month otherwise you may compensate with cash.

MOM does NOT specify any minimum pay for FDW. It is the Indon authorities that is demanding minimum of $450

Conclusion : don't employ a maid unless you absolutely need one.[/quote]becos of the costs involved?

[ANGEL2011]

My Filipino helper’s contract is expiring in two months, I will let her go back to see her families. Do I pay air ticket and the salary during her absent? I do not have a contract, so pls advice me what is the situation.

Another question, after I renewed her WP, do I need to go to Philipine Embassy to apply for a license so that my helper can come back? I do not quite understand this rule, I was told by my agent, it will cost $350.

[limcarmel]

i paid for the air tics (to and fro) and also the 2 weeks she is away. was told to hold her last month salary, just in case she go home and dun wanna come back.


you need to apply for home leave for fili maid. I did it in one of those fili office in lucky plaza. cost abt 250+. u must apply that for her in order for her to come back to SIN. else she’ll be stuck there.

before you apply for her home leave, make sure u renew her WP and insurance first and draft out an employment contract with her.

[ANGEL2011]

limcarmel:

i paid for the air tics (to and fro) and also the 2 weeks she is away. was told to hold her last month salary, just in case she go home and dun wanna come back.


you need to apply for home leave for fili maid. I did it in one of those fili office in lucky plaza. cost abt 250+. u must apply that for her in order for her to come back to SIN. else she'll be stuck there.

before you apply for her home leave, make sure u renew her WP and insurance first and draft out an employment contract with her.

Thank you, limcarmel. It really helps a lot.

[Whitewindy]

Can advise if possible to apply for home leave first as work permit expires next year.


My helper is gg back in Dec and I can only renew her permit next year.

Any kind souls here can advise the steps to go to the philippine embassy to do the home leave documents?

Thanks in advance.

[nms1]

Whitewindy:

Can advise if possible to apply for home leave first as work permit expires next year.


My helper is gg back in Dec and I can only renew her permit next year.

Any kind souls here can advise the steps to go to the philippine embassy to do the home leave documents?

Thanks in advance.

If she has not completed her first contract with you, you cannot do the paperwork for home leave yourself, you will need an agency to do it for you. You can let her go back whenever you want; it has nothing to do with her WP expiry.

[iLoveChubby]

Whitewindy:

Can advise if possible to apply for home leave first as work permit expires next year.


My helper is gg back in Dec and I can only renew her permit next year.

Any kind souls here can advise the steps to go to the philippine embassy to do the home leave documents?

Thanks in advance.

I just got an agent to renew my maid's work permit and home leave (she is gg back next mth) after realising it is too much of a hassle to do the documentations myself at philippine embassy.

Chanced upon this agent on a mail flyer. He popped by my place to collect and send the docs so you & your maid dont hv to step out of the house! Super convenient!
And his fees is one of the lowest in the market (I have called up alot of agencies and compare).
If you are keen, you can pm me for more details.
(Rest assured i m in no way related to him. )

[Karenthk]

Hi, Just to check, I have an indo maid.

When she goes back for her home leave, is she still entitled to 2 weeks of pay when she is on holiday ?