#domestic helpers

SINGAPORE: A viral photo of several domestic helpers sitting on the floor outside a maid agency has sparked fresh debate over how migrant workers are treated in Singapore, with many netizens calling t...

From an Instagram post shared by the Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics HOME on June 22, "Did you know that Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs) can be excluded from using communal facilities in the very condos they live in? 😰 How is this acceptable? A condo can set rules on overcrowding, safety, noise and cleanliness. But banning someone because of their work permit status or occupation is discriminatory."

The helper’s injuries came to light after her employer's relative took her to the hospital, which led to a police report, ending months of abuse

The maid agency misrepresented a helper’s language skills, leaving a bedridden elderly woman unable to communicate with her caregiver

SINGAPORE: On Friday (May 29), an employer claimed on social media that hiring domestic helpers has become increasingly difficult and frustrating, as many candidates “overpromise” and “exaggerate” the...

After 22 years of activist push and legal limbo, a new law that finally recognises domestic workers as actual workers brings them protection

From planning costs to empowering daily habits, this guide shows how employers can build a stable, respectful working relationship with their maids at home

"We would like to respectfully remind all employers: please treat your domestic helpers with dignity and basic human respect. When you are eating, they also deserve a proper meal and a place at the table. They are human too—they feel hunger, and they feel hurt," wrote the post author

SINGAPORE: A domestic helper has turned to the internet for advice after her employers not only asked her to do housework at their relatives' home during an overseas trip but also borrowed money from ...