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A step-by-step guide on how to hire helpers in Singapore

Whether you’re hiring a Foreign Domestic Worker for the first time or looking to better understand the process, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know from understanding your household needs to ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.

Hiring Helper Guide

Step-by-step process for employers

This guide walks employers through the essential steps of hiring a Foreign Domestic Worker in Singapore from understanding household needs and choosing the right helper profile, to interviews, MOM requirements, and smooth onboarding.

Understanding employer responsibilities and MOM regulations

Selecting the right helper based on household needs and experience

Interviewing and decision-making guidance

Documentation, work permit process, and onboarding preparation

FDW Training Programme

Mandatory orientation for new helpers

All new helpers must attend the Settling-in Programme (SIP) covering safety at home, care for elderly and children, work expectations, communication, and cultural adaptation in Singapore.

Know exactly what papers you need to prepare

Tips on selecting the right helper for your family

We help ensure you meet all regulatory requirements

Step-by-step checklist for your helper's arrival

Salary & Rest Days

Understanding compensation and rest requirements

Learn about MOM requirements for rest days, salary structures, and compensation options for Foreign Domestic Workers. This guide helps employers understand fair pay practices, rest day arrangements, and common salary considerations for Indonesian and Myanmar helpers.

MOM-mandated rest day requirements

Salary ranges and compensation options

Rest day work compensation calculations

Clear agreements and expectations

Medical Checkups & Work Permits

Health requirements and permit compliance

This guide covers essential work permit requirements for Foreign Domestic Workers, including mandatory medical examinations, insurance coverage, renewal timelines, and cancellation procedures in accordance with MOM regulations.

Mandatory 6-monthly medical examinations

Insurance and medical coverage requirements

Work permit renewal and validity timelines

Cancellation and repatriation procedures

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Ongoing Support

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions employers ask when hiring a Foreign Domestic Worker

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What are my main obligations as an employer?

You must provide fair salary, accommodation, food, medical insurance, rest days, and ensure compliance with MOM work permit regulations.

How long does the hiring process take?

Direct hiring typically takes 1-3 weeks from application to helper’s arrival. Transfer maids can start within days to weeks.

Is providing a rest day mandatory?

Yes, helpers are entitled to one rest day per week. If they work on their rest day, you must provide compensation as per MOM guidelines.