Faq - Employer's Lounge

Ministry of Manpower

According to the Work Permit conditions, a foreign domestic worker (FDW) is employed to perform domestic chores only for her employer at the residential address stated in her Work Permit card.

If your FDW is found working at any location other than at your residential address, it is a breach of the law.

However, we understand that you may prefer to have your FDW take care of your children under the supervision of your relatives while you are at work.

We allow this arrangement, but only during the daytime and only with the FDW’s agreement. You must ensure that your FDW does not perform the full load of housework in both households.

Source information taken from https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-permit-for-fdw/can-my-fdw-look-after-my-children-at-my-relatives-house

Ministry of Manpower

You can check on an employment agency’s (EA) track record in the EA directory, which lists employment agencies licensed by MOM. Indicators of performance include:

1. Successful retention rate.
2. Total number of foreign domestic workers (FDWs) the EA placed in the previous year.

Source information taken from https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-permit-for-fdw/how-do-i-check-an-employment-agencys-track-record-for-fdws

Ministry of Manpower

Yes. You will need to provide proof of stay at this temporary residence, such as a copy of your NRIC (front and back) and tenancy agreement. Once you have moved, you also need to inform MOM of your new residential address.

Source information taken from https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-permit-for-fdw/if-my-residence-is-temporary-can-i-apply-for-an-fdw

Ministry of Manpower

There is generally no need for you to change the security bond for your worker.

However, if you wish to change the security bond for your worker, you can do so any time after the worker’s work permit application is approved. Make a request via iSubmit and choose Request Type 7 - Issuance & Renewal Matters. Include your contact number and your worker’s details. You’ll be contacted within 3 working days.

Source information taken from https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-permit-for-fdw/how-do-i-change-the-security-bond-for-my-worker

Ministry of Manpower

Yes, you can request to extend the validity of the “Letter of Notification to bring Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW) into Singapore”.

Include the following in your request:

1. Your FDW’s full name, Work Permit number and date of birth.
2. Your full name and NRIC number or CPF reference number
3. Your residential address and direct contact number.
4. The reasons for the extension.

Submit your request via iSubmit. Under Request Type, choose option 5.

Source information taken from https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-permit-for-fdw/can-i-extend-the-letter-of-notification-to-bring-my-fdw-into-singapore

Ministry of Manpower

As an employer, you will be responsible for the health and well-being of your foreign domestic worker. This includes ensuring that she has adequate privacy and sleeping space in the home where she is staying.

If you live in a 2-room HDB flat, you may have a space constraint with only 1 bedroom. We will consider your eligibility and need to employ an FDW.

Aside from employing an FDW, you could consider engaging a domestic cleaning service for household chores, and tapping on your extended family, or childcare and eldercare facilities for help with care-giving needs.

Source information taken from https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-permit-for-fdw/can-a-family-living-in-a-2-room-hdb-flat-employ-an-fdw

Ministry of Manpower

There is no maximum number of years a foreign domestic worker (FDW) can work for the same employer. However, the maximum age that the FDW can work in Singapore is 60 years old.

Source information taken from https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-permit-for-fdw/what-is-the-maxmimum-number-of-years-an-fdw-can-work-for-the-same-employer