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How to pay your Maid

WHEN

You must pay your FDW her salary each month, no later than 7 days after the last day of the salary period.

The salary period must not exceed 1 month.

It is not advisable for you to hold your FDW's salary for safekeeping as this can lead to misunderstandings if the employment relationship turns sour or if either party decides to end the employment relationship prematurely. You should allow your FDW to manage her own salary to minimise unnecessary misunderstandings.

HOW

You can transfer the salary directly into the FDW’s bank account in Singapore. The bank book should be kept by your FDW.

If salaries are paid in cash, you must keep a record of the salary and be able to produce this record if requested. Both you and your FDW should sign the record to confirm that payment is made.

SALARY ADJUSTMENTS

You could consider raising your FDW's salary periodically as a reward for good performance and loyalty in service.

You can also consider giving the FDW a contract gratuity. This money can be paid to the FDW when she ends her contract with you.

This incentive, which both of you should agree on, could motivate her to perform better.

HOW DO I CALCULATE MY FDW'S PAY IN-LIEU OF A WEEKLY REST DAY?

If you and your foreign domestic worker (FDW) mutually agree to opt for compensation in-lieu, the compensation rate must at least be the FDW's daily wage for each rest day. It should be paid on top of her monthly salary. The FDW's daily wage is calculated by dividing her monthly salary by 26 working days.

From Ministry of Manpower website.

MINIMUM WAGES FOR MAIDS BY POPULAR COUNTRIES

Aprroved source countries/territories for Singapore:

 Bangladesh                                Average $220-$250
 Hong Kong                                No Minimum Wage
 India                                           $350
 Indonesia                                   $550
 Macau                                        No Minimum Wage
 Malaysia                                    No Minimum Wage
 Myanmar                                  $450
 Philippines                                $550
 South Korea                              No Minimum Wage
 Sri Lanka                                   $400
 Taiwan                                       No Minimum Wage
 Thailand                                    No Minimum Wage

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