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Maid’s
Agreement Assistant Modules
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The
following contract modules are only guidelines and
do not replace proper legal advise. |
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Employment Agreement
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This agreement is made
on
between
(hereinafter called "the Employer") Passport No.
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(hereinafter called the "Domestic Helper"), Passport No.
, whereby the following terms & conditions are agreed upon by the
Employer for the employment of the Domestic Helper as of
at the premises |
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The Employer has to
take care of the Domestic Helper's welfare. The Employer's general responsibilities
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Provide clear instructions
on the duties that are to be carried out by the Domestic Helper |
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Ensure that the Domestic
Helper has at least 8 hours of continuous rest during the night or the
equivalent rest during the day |
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Treat the Domestic Helper
well and never use any physical punishment of any form on the Domestic
Helper. |
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After one month of service
at the beginning of each month by standing order to her bank account or
in cash receipt pay the Domestic Helper a monthly salary of
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Pay an overtime premium
if the Employer asks the Domestic Helper to work on her day off. The amount
will be
per hour. |
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Pay the Domestic Helper
an overtime premium of
per hour for babysitting on days off. |
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Pay a monthly Allowance
of
to the Domestic Helper for her to buy her own food and toothpaste, shampoo,
deodorant and soap. |
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Pay a Food Allowance
of
as Supplement to the Domestic Worker to buy country specific food |
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Provide a fair amount
of toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant and soap to the Domestic Helper |
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Pay for any training
courses (including traveling expenses) the Employer wants the Domestic
Helper to take up e.g. First Aid, Cooking Classes etc. |
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Deduct
each month until
and remit the full amount to
for repaying a loan of the amount of
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Pay for a uniform which
is ready made or made to order |
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It is at the discretion
of the Employer to pay a bonus of
per year on
(the Domestic Helper’s main holiday) in case of truly good services provided |
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Loans will not be given
under any circumstances |
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Provide food and drink
according to local and religious customs to relatives listed below |
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Provide furnished accommodation
to the Domestic Helper |
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Provide furnished accommodation
to the Domestic Helper’s relatives as listed below |
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Allow the Domestic Helper
to consult a doctor at the Employer's expense if she is unwell. |
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Medical check-up as
required by the Government |
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Medical check-up before
finalizing the contract |
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Provide insurance for
medical care including hospitalization |
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As many as
days of holidays will be granted during
( Christmas, Hari Raya or Deepavali or Chinese New Year etc.) including/excluding
government holidays and Sundays |
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Government Holidays
will be granted at the discretion of the Employer |
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All Government Holidays
will be granted |
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On days off the Domestic
Helper needs to carry out the following duties before leaving the house |
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On days off the Domestic
Helper is permitted to leave the house at
and must return by
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All Sundays will be
off |
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One Sunday per month
will be off |
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Every Second Sunday
will be off |
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Three Sundays per month
will be off. |
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The Employer hereby
states that termination will be implemented if the Domestic Helper has
committed any crime under the Law of the Government and if any stealing,
lying, deception or cheating is discovered, no second chance will be granted. |
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If any part of this
contract is violated the Employer will attempt to give written warning.
In case of a subsequent violation the Employer has the right to immediately
terminate the contract without obligation. In the case of gross negligence
or abuse immediate dismissal will take place. |
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The contract will be
terminated with one month’s notice and one month’s payment if the Domestic
Helper is not able to meet the duties as stated below due to disease or
illness. |
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The contract will be
terminated at once if the Domestic Helper is not able to meet the duties
as stated below due to family or other obligations. |
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To comply with the rules and regulations set out
by the Ministry of Manpower and the Immigration Department of
(State Immigration
Laws of
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To pay the Government
Levy, Insurance and costs for the processing of the work permit |
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To pay the full air
faire including airport tax for a one-way ticket (if the contract is not
renewed) or return ticket (if the contract is renewed with the same family)
to the Domestic Helper's country of origin after the Domestic Helper has
completed the
years contract. |
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The Employer agrees to grant the Domestic Helper
a probation period of
month/s following the beginning of this contract. However should the
Domestic Helper commit an offence constituting a crime under the law
of the Government of
The Domestic Helper can be sent back immediately
at her own expense.
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It is at the discretion of the
Employer to keep
month/s salary of the Domestic Helper to pay any additional expenses
for new hiring in case the Domestic Helper is called back home and the
agency does not provide an exchange. This amount plus a fair interest
rate will be paid out to the Domestic Helper upon fulfillment of the
years contract.
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The Employer will be
responsible for the safekeeping of the Domestic Helper’s passport. |
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The Domestic Helper
will appear neat and tidy at all times. |
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The uniforms provided
are to be worn and kept clean and pressed at all times. The Domestic Helper
has to replace the uniform at her own expense if ruined or lost by her. |
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The Domestic Helper
is permitted to wash and dry her laundry separately from the Employer's
family laundry in the machines provided. |
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The Domestic Helper
will take good care of the furniture and fixtures she will be provided
with in her room and replace or repair them at her own expense if damaged
by her. She will keep her room clean and tidy at all times. |
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The Domestic Helper
is responsible for the appearance of the entire house, its order and cleanliness.
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The Domestic Helper
will be responsible for shopping. |
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The Domestic Helper
will be responsible for preparing food and drinks. |
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The Domestic Helper
will be responsible to take care of the pets as stated in the attached
work schedule. |
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The Domestic Helper
will be responsible for the care and well being of
children as stated in the attached work schedule. |
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The Domestic Helper
will be responsible for the care and well being of
seniors as stated in the attached work schedule. |
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The kitchen is to be
kept spotless at all times. The Employer will provide guidelines for handling
food and instruct on the cooking of food. |
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The Domestic Helper
Is responsible for the laundry of the family. The Employer will instruct
on the use of all appliances including the washing machine, the tumble
dryer and the iron. |
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The Domestic Helper
is not allowed to use the Stereo CD/Tape System or computers of the Employer. |
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The Domestic Helper
is not allowed to make or receive private phone calls |
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The Domestic Helper
may use the phone to make and receive calls at times approved by the Employer
but shall not be on the phone for more than 3 minutes at any time. |
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The Domestic Helper
is not permitted to receive male callers. |
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The Domestic Helper
is not permitted to receive Collect Phone Calls. |
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The Domestic Helper
should not provide gifts or presents to any family members, as this is
too expensive. |
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The Domestic Helper
shall use common sense in respect of the privacy of the family and ensure
the security of the property. The Domestic Helper must tell the Employer
any and all offensive behavior or actions done to her by any person, both
inside and outside the house. This includes threats, nasty language or
even aggressive behavior by any person. |
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The Domestic Helper
must not invite friends or strangers into the Employer's house unless
permission is given beforehand verbally / in writing |
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The Domestic Helper
must not give the house keys to any friend or stranger at any time. The
front and back doors of the home must always be locked. |
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The Domestic Helper
must remember that the events, arguments and relationships that take place
in the home are private and confidential and as such cannot be talked
about with any other person. |
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The Domestic Helper
is not allowed to accept any employment outside the household. This includes
employment in the evenings and on days off. |
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Alcohol and smoking
will not be tolerated. Use or possession of drugs by the Domestic Helper
or her guests shall be reported to the Police. |
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The Employer is not
responsible for articles or money missing from the Domestic Helper's room.
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