Where can I find a good maid agency in Singapore?

5 Best Maid Agencies in Singapore 2022 for an Easy Helper Find

  1. Inter Great. Image: Inter Great.
  2. Jforce Employment Service. Image: Jforce Employment Service.
  3. 1 Assist Agency. Image: 1 Assist Agency.
  4. Ministry of Helpers. Image: Ministry of Helpers.
  5. Universal Employment Agency Pte Ltd. Image: Universal Employment Agency Pte Ltd.

How do I choose a maid agency?

Read about the 5 criteria you should keep in mind when looking for one.

  1. How to choose the right maid agency.
  2. Reputation of maid agency.
  3. Retention Rate.
  4. Issues with regulators/authorities and demerit points.
  5. Customer service of agency staff.
  6. Quality check done by the maid agency.

Can I get refund from maid agency?

From June, employment agencies must provide employers with a refund option of at least 50 per cent of the service fees paid by the employer, should a maid’s employment be terminated within the first six months of her employment.

How much is maid salary in Singapore?

According to FDW matching portal HelperChoice, the average maid salary in Singapore is $597.

What is placement fee for maid?

There is no fixed price for how much maid agencies charge fees. It usually costs around S$800 to S$2,000 to place a maid and process work permit and papers in Singapore. If a maid agency advertises an agency fee that is below $100 or even free, you should be aware that the agency will need to make up for this somehow.

What maid Cannot do?

Duties such as gardening, car washing, repair work and tutoring are not considered domestic work and are therefore not allowed. The Ministry of Manpower offers some examples of restricted maid duties, including cooking for her employer’s food business, working in a food stall, or working in her employer’s shop.

What happens if maid gets pregnant?

If the Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW) is pregnant, you must notify MOM’s Work Pass Division through iSubmit web portal or email to [email protected] with the following information: Name of FDW. Work Permit number. Doctor’s letter/memo confirming the pregnancy and her expected delivery date.

Can domestic helper break contract?

According to the Standard Employment Contract, both the employer and the domestic helper have the right to terminate the contract by giving one month’s notice or paying one month’s salary in lieu of notice. Notice of Termination of a domestic helper must be submitted to the Immigration Department within seven days.

Can I send my maid back before contract ends?

All employees – whether local or foreign, including your migrant domestic worker ( MDW ) – can terminate the employment contract at any time, as long as they serve the required notice stated in their contract, or make payment in lieu of notice.

How much is agency fee in Singapore?

$1,000 – $3,000
One-off costs to hiring domestic help

Types of Fees Hiring new maids Maid transfers
Agency fee $1,000 – $3,000 None
Work permit application $35
Work permit issuance $35
Settling-in programme (for new helpers) $75 None

Can a maid resign?