Monday, April 22, 2024

Domestic Workers

Is P66,000 Monthly Japan Domestic Worker Salary Worth It?

Japan's announcement that it is willing to hire Filipino domestic workers has become a welcome news to many Filipinos worldwide. Earning a salary much higher -- pegged at US$1,500 or about P66,000 -- than most other countries is a...

No Placement Fees for Domestic Workers

A reminder to Filipino domestic helper applicants: do not pay placement fees. POEA administrator Hans Leo Cacdac made the statement to deter domestic workers from paying fees to employment agencies. This is in accordance with the order made by Department...

Ramadan in the Eyes of Vulnerable, Abused Domestic Workers

The month of Ramadan signals a change in lifestyle not only among the Muslim faithfuls but also to those whose jobs are associated with them. From sunrise to sunset, Muslim households are engaged in purification, reflection and fasting. To many...

POLO Hong Kong Warns Agencies vs ‘Macau Exits’

Employment agencies in Hong Kong face suspension or cancellation of their licenses if they openly allow domestic helpers they deployed to "exit" to Macau. Labor Attache Nenita Garcia said this in a meeting on May 21 with associations of employment...

10 Things a Filipina Au Pair Needs to Know About Working in Switzerland

The term Au Pair originates from the French language meaning “equal to” or “on par”. The term is used to denote or signify living on a caring affiliation between a host family and an exchange student. Characteristically, an Au...

3 Domestic Worker Superstitions You May Not Be Aware Of

Working at home in a foreign land can be a promising start for an overseas Filipino worker striving for success. But as a newcomer trying to assimilate in a new culture, and new way of living, one can't help...

Rights and Duties of Domestic Helpers in Singapore

Domestic Helpers in Singapore are protected by the Standard Employment Contract and the Singaporean Law. Therefore, it is essential that both the employer and employee are well versed with these laws and agreements, so that neither will end up...

Labor Rights of Domestic Workers in Hong Kong

Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong are protected by law and the Standard Employment Contract -- no other paperwork -- is the only document recognized by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region when it comes to...

7 Signs of a Bad Employer of Domestic Helpers

Domestic workers are among the lowest-paid sectors among overseas Filipino workers. Many of them are not aware of their rights and privileges, so they are subjected to abuse and maltreatment. If placement agencies abuse them by charging excessive fees,...

11 Common Domestic Helpers Problems

Domestic helpers are among the biggest labor exports of the Philippines to the rest of the world. Driven by low wages and lack of opportunities back home and relatively high demand for domestic workers abroad, Filipinos -- male or...
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Pinoy Royal Caribbean Cruise Staff Allegedly Installed Hidden Cameras in Bathrooms, Suspected of Spying on Guests

A Royal Caribbean cruise staffer is suspected of concealing cameras in passenger cabin restrooms to spy on visitors, especially...
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