Where possible, your FDW should be given a separate room of her own. In the event that one is unavailable in your home, you should respect your FDW's need for privacy and ensure that sufficient private space for sleep is provided.
You are also expected to provide basic needs such as food, a bed with mattress, a blanket, towels and toiletries, as well as a fan if the sleeping area has poor ventilation.
Some examples of improper accommodation include:
- Making the FDW sleep on makeshift beds along the corridor or in the living room with little privacy; and
- Sharing a room with an adult of the opposite sex.
As an employer, you are responsible for your FDW's medical needs. You are required to bear the full cost of her medical care should she require medical treatment including hospitalisation.
The coverage must be at least $5,000 a year for each FDW's inpatient care and day surgery during her stay in Singapore. The requirement to purchase and maintain medical insurance will be included as a Work Permit condition. This is in line with the employers' existing responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of their foreign workers, including the provision of medical treatment.
- Personal accident insurance
It is compulsory for employers to take up a Personal Accident Insurance policy for their Foreign Domestic Workers (FDWs) before they can employ the FDW. The minimum sum assured should be $40,000. Any compensation payable should be made to the FDW or her beneficiaries.
