The pre-employment requirements for hiring a Filipino maid include obtaining a work permit from the MOM in Singapore. Employers must fulfil application forms, provide the maid’s passport details, their personal information, and written consent from the maid. Additionally, a security bond and insurance policies must be purchased. Besides this, Filipino maids must ensure they have the necessary documents, for a smooth transition, when hired from the Philippines to work in Singapore. These documents, obtainable by the workers themselves, include TESDA skill certification (NC II) National Certificate on domestic work, paid OWWA membership, education certificate with a minimum of 8 years of formal education, certificate of attendance to the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS), along with other documents.

The time required to complete the hiring process for a Filipino maid depends on various factors such as the completion of required documents, processing time by the MOM, and medical examinations. After MOM’s approval, it usually takes around 6 to 8 weeks for overseas processing before a helper can arrive in Singapore. You can also refer to the MOM website for more specific details on the application process.

In case of issues or conflicts with the Filipino maid after hiring, Homekeeper offers free counselling services to facilitate communication and problem-solving. We have employees who can converse in Tagalog. However, compensation must be made payable to the maid or her beneficiaries in such situations.

To terminate the employment of a Filipino maid with Homekeeper, you must cancel her Work Permit if she no longer works for you or when her Work Permit expires. Additionally, you must return the cancelled Work Permit card. For more information about the termination of the contract, you can directly get in touch with us.