Domestic Helpers' Rest Day

To guarantee that your maid receives sufficient mental and physical rest, MOM suggests granting her one regular rest day per week. However, if your maid willingly agrees to work on her rest days, you, as an employer, must provide compensation equivalent to at least one day’s salary.

For those wondering how to calculate one day’s salary for compensation in lieu of working on her rest day, it’s a straightforward process. Divide your helper’s monthly basic salary by 26 days to determine the per-day salary that needs to be compensated.

If your maid opts to take rest days, there are several considerations to discuss before she goes for her rest day:

Choosing the Rest Day:
- The rest day does not necessarily have to fall on a Sunday.
- Collaborate to establish a schedule that accommodates both your and her plans and mutually agree on which day of the week will be her regular rest day.
Timing for Leaving and Returning Home:
- Determine the time she will leave the house for her rest day and the time she will return home.
- While there is no strict rule, MOM recommends allowing your helper sufficient time to rest, typically around 8 consecutive hours, ensuring adequate recuperation from her job.
How to Spend the Rest Day:
- If your maid chooses to rest at home, she is not permitted to work during this time.
- If she decides to go out, she is free to spend the rest day as she pleases.
- Caution her against engaging in any form of moonlighting, as it goes against regulations in Singapore.

Reminder: To prevent disputes between you and your maid, it is strongly advised to document her off-day agreement in writing.

For her initial off day, provide clear directions on how she can reach her destination and return to your house.

This guidance is crucial to help her settle in and become familiar with transportation in Singapore or your specific residence, especially if she is new to the area. It also aids in planning her rest day effectively, ensuring she returns home at the agreed-upon time.

For more information on off day matters or any other maid employment enquiries, drop Status Maids office a call at (65) 6224 7323.

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