All About Maid's passport renewal

[happyheart]

Hi,

I can’t find a proper place to ask this question, hopefully can get some advice and not out of context here.
My helper has decided not to go back to her country for home leave ( philipino). Past years, we normally let her go off for a full month. Any advice on what we should compensate her on top of airfare equivalent? Thanks.

[nms1]

happyheart:

Hi,

I can't find a proper place to ask this question, hopefully can get some advice and not out of context here.
My helper has decided not to go back to her country for home leave ( philipino). Past years, we normally let her go off for a full month. Any advice on what we should compensate her on top of airfare equivalent? Thanks.

According to the contract you only need to compensate her for the airfare. It's up to you if you want to give her an extra bonus on top of that. Maybe take into account what you would have paid for the paperwork and for any help you would have needed while she was away e.g. if you have a part-time cleaner come in while she is away.

[happyheart]

nms1:

happyheart:

Hi,

I can't find a proper place to ask this question, hopefully can get some advice and not out of context here.
My helper has decided not to go back to her country for home leave ( philipino). Past years, we normally let her go off for a full month. Any advice on what we should compensate her on top of airfare equivalent? Thanks.

According to the contract you only need to compensate her for the airfare. It's up to you if you want to give her an extra bonus on top of that. Maybe take into account what you would have paid for the paperwork and for any help you would have needed while she was away e.g. if you have a part-time cleaner come in while she is away.

Thanks. I have also heard we need to pay half her pay on top of yhe airfare because if she stay behind, she will still help out with the housechores etc. Is it true?

[nms1]

happyheart:

nms1:

[quote=\"happyheart\"]Hi,

I can't find a proper place to ask this question, hopefully can get some advice and not out of context here.
My helper has decided not to go back to her country for home leave ( philipino). Past years, we normally let her go off for a full month. Any advice on what we should compensate her on top of airfare equivalent? Thanks.

According to the contract you only need to compensate her for the airfare. It's up to you if you want to give her an extra bonus on top of that. Maybe take into account what you would have paid for the paperwork and for any help you would have needed while she was away e.g. if you have a part-time cleaner come in while she is away.

Thanks. I have also heard we need to pay half her pay on top of yhe airfare because if she stay behind, she will still help out with the housechores etc. Is it true?[/quote]Normally if they stay behind they will be working as normal and therefore receive their full pay.

[minnie]

I have just renew my indo helper passport today. The interviewer only asked 2 questions, 1) any off day? 2) how much is the salary? Everything was done within 2hrs.

[AmandaSG]

Hi… I need some help please. My maid’s passport is expiring by 29 Jul 13. Her work permit is issued till 29 Jun 13. If I renewed her passport by 29 Jan 13, does it mean that I need to renew her work permit at the same time or I can wait until 29 Jun 13 to do the work permit renewal? Really appreciate some kind souls to help advise please . Thanks v much!

[prancingpony]

You can renew your maid’s passport first without having to renew her work permit but you need to update online on the MOM website her new passport number. You can only renew her work permit after you received a letter from MOM, not before.

[AmandaSG]

Thanks PrancingPony!

[minnie]

I just renew my maid passport, Indo embassy don allow u renew her passport so early. Only can do it 1 month b4. U may want to double confirm it again.

[nms1]

If she is not going to be leaving the country before June then no need to renew the passport yet.

As far as I know the 6 month validity only matters if you want to travel.