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Are MDWs covered under the Work Injury Compensation Act?
Are foreigners who bring in their own MDWs required to attend the Employers' Orientation Programme?
As a migrant domestic worker employer, how would I be affected by the enhanced medical insurance requirements announced by MOM on 31 March 2023?
Can a family living in a 2-room HDB flat employ an MDW?
Can a Personalised Employment Pass holder employ an MDW?
Can an Employment Pass or S Pass holder employ an MDW?
Can any single person employ an MDW?
Can I appeal if I have been debarred from hiring migrant domestic workers?
Can I apply for an FDW and let her work for my relative?
Can I employ an MDW if I don't have any income?
Can I employ a new MDW or renew my MDW’s work permit without engaging an employment agency?
Can I extend my current MDW's Work Permit till my new MDW is here?
Can I extend the validity of my MDW’s Temporary Work Permit (Notification letter)?
Can I get a lower levy for more than one MDW?
Can I get a refund for the Employers' Orientation Programme if my MDW's Work Permit application is rejected?
Can I get levy concession for an MDW under the sponsorship scheme?
Can I get my MDW to co-pay her medical expenses that exceed the insurance benefit limit?
Can I hire a second MDW?
Can I hire an FDW from another employer on a part-time basis to do household work?
Can I hire an MDW if I am holding a Long-Term Visit Pass?
Can I hire an MDW who is aged 50 and above?
Can I leave my MDW with a friend, relative or employment agency while I am overseas?
Can I renew my MDW's work permit early?
Can I repatriate my MDW to another destination?
Can my MDW look after my child or parent at my relative's house?
Do I have to be in Singapore when applying for an MDW?
Do I have to pay for my FDW's passport renewal?
Do I need to go through the whole process each time I apply for an MDW?
Do I need to pay a minimum wage to my FDW?
Do I still need to pay levy even though I have sent my MDW back to the employment agency to transfer her to another employer?
Do sponsors have to attend the Employers' Orientation Programme?
How can an MDW report that her salary has not been paid?
How can I check if my MDW needs to attend the Settling-in Programme (SIP)?
How can I hire an MDW without a Notice of Assessment (NOA) from IRAS?
How can I request to reinstate my migrant domestic worker’s permit that is revoked due to levy default?
How do I apply for a second MDW?
How do I calculate my MDW's pay in-lieu of a weekly rest day?
How do I check an employment agency's track record for MDWs?
How do I check an MDW's employment history?
How do I check my MDW’s medical examination date?
How to submit 6ME results for helpers?
How is the medical insurance for an MDW different from the other employer-paid insurance requirements?
How many interviews will be conducted with my MDW? Is this a one-time or recurring arrangement?
How to open a bank account for my migrant domestic worker (MDW)?
How would an unmarried elderly person apply for an MDW?
I am a migrant domestic worker (MDW) in distress. Who can I call?
I am planning to terminate my MDW's employment in the next few weeks. Does she still need to go through MDWI?
If I am a foreigner bringing in my own MDW, must she attend the Settling-in Programme (SIP)?
If my current MDW's contract is expiring soon, when can I apply for a new MDW?
If my MDW falls ill or gets injured on her weekly rest day, do I need to pay for her medical treatment?
If my residence is temporary, can I apply for an MDW?
In view of the COVID-19 situation, is it safe for me and my MDW to travel to CDE's premises for the MDW interview?
Is my MDW allowed to end her two-year employment contract prematurely?
Is there a minimum duration for employing an MDW?
I’ve applied for a replacement helper. Can I employ both my current and new helpers at the same time for a short handover period?
Must I pay my MDW's salary when she is housed with the employment agency for training?
Must the employer pay the salary of their MDW when she is on overseas leave?
My MDW and I disagree on the destination where she will be repatriated. Can I get help to resolve the dispute?
My migrant domestic worker (MDW) is 50 years old or above. Does she need to go for 6-monthly medical examination (6ME)?
My FDW wants to end her employment contract without serving notice, but she is unable to pay the salary in-lieu of notice. What should I do?
My helper has passed away. How do I cancel her work permit as I don’t have Singpass?
My helper is helping the authorities with an investigation. How do I cancel her work permit as I don’t have Singpass?
My helper is missing. How do I cancel her work permit as I don’t have Singpass?
My MDW has working experience of more than a few months, why is she selected for the MDW interview?
What are the latest features of the Work Permit card for MDWs?
What can be counted into an MDW's monthly salary?
My foreign domestic worker (FDW) wishes to end her employment contract prematurely, and she has not repaid her placement loan. What can I do?
What if an MDW's employer does not meet the medical insurance requirement?
What should I do if I've lost or did not receive my MDW's 6-monthly medical examination (6ME) notification letter?
What if I have not received or lost my MDW's in-principle approval letter?
What if my MDW misses her 6-monthly medical examination (6ME)?
What if my MDW does not attend the Settling-in Programme (SIP)?
What is personal accident insurance (PAI)?
What is the difference between medical insurance and personal accident insurance for my domestic helper?
What is the MDW's employment agency responsible for?
What is the maximum number of years an MDW can work for the same employer?
What is the minimum income needed to employ an MDW?
What is the pilot programme to facilitate the entry of MDWs?
What other choices do families have for taking care of children or elderly persons at home?
What should I do if an MDW has not been paid, is overworked or not given enough food?
What should I do if my MDW missed her flight home but I've already cancelled her Work Permit?
What should I look for when choosing an employment agency for FDW?
What should the family do if an MDW's employer passes away?
What will happen to my missing MDW when her Work Permit is cancelled?
When should my MDW renew her passport?
Where can I buy medical insurance for my migrant domestic worker (MDW)?
Who can be a training provider for the Employers' Orientation Programme?
Who pays for sending an FDW home if the contract is terminated early, either by the employer or the FDW?
Who should pay for an FDW's air ticket if she goes on overseas leave?
Why did my helper’s levy rate change?
Why do FDW employers need to buy personal accident insurance (PAI) for their FDWs?
Why do I have to pay for my FDW's trip home, even when she was the one who resigned?
Why do I need to get a new security bond when taking over an MDW from my family member?
Why do I need to provide my household details when applying for my MDW's Work Permit?
Why is there a need to resume face-to-face FDW interviews since it was previously conducted through video?
Will I be compensated for the effort and expenses to arrange my FDW to attend the FDW interview?

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