Things to Know When Hiring a Foreign Domestic Worker During Covid-19

 Things to Know When Hiring a Foreign Domestic Worker During Covid-19 

When the pandemic hit our life, most of us had to comply with the government’s advisories on Covid-19. It has changed many things. The worldwide problem caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in numerous changes on our lifestyle like greetings, work, washing hands, outfits, meeting friends, crowd, shopping, food and beverages, weekend and masks, etc... We gradually adapt to these changes for preventing ourselves from virus infection. The other thing is the Covid-19 precautionary measures lead to work from home situation. But the problem is we need to concentrate on both professional work and household activities at the same time. It creates a messy home and workload.  

Before the pandemic, we can easily hire a domestic helper directly or through a maid agency in Singapore. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the process of maid hiring is  even more tedious and need to strictly follow the all Covid-19 advisories which are given by MOM to the foreign domestic worker, employers, and employment agencies. 

 The Things to Know When Hiring a Foreign Domestic Worker During Covid-19

* Payment for foreign domestic worker Covid-19 test  

* Pay for foreign domestic worker stay at SHN facility (If applicable)

* Ensure FDW has a Singapore mobile number and must have internet

* Aware of additional responsibilities regarding SHN and rest days

* Levy waivers for your existing FDW unable to return to Singapore, etc...

So, want to hire an foreign domestic worker? then keep in mind the above points. People can hire a maid through the best maid agency Singapore and also directly as well. If you know the complete maid hiring procedures then go with the direct hire option otherwise contacting the maid agencies which offer hassle-free services.