Monday, April 22, 2013

Domestic Helper Contract - Understanding Its Value

By Alice Sy


When approaching any maid agency for maid services, make sure that you look into the details of the domestic helper contract.

A contract, to begin with, is a signed agreement between the employer and the hired help. It details your responsibilities as employer, which may include the provision of salary that is not below the minimum wage set for the locality, food, accommodation, and insurances. The contract, too, specifies the work to be undertaken by the domestic helper. Under no circumstances should she be allowed to perform duties other than those stated in the contract.

As is often the case, a domestic helper contract is valid for two years, but either the employer or the domestic helper may choose to terminate it prematurely, if a particular situation calls for it. If the contract is not pre-terminated, the employer is directed to pay all related expenses in sending the house help back to her mother country.

Remember that a contract is legal; this means you are bound by law to comply with all the provisions of the contract. You should never ever think that you could get away with anything because the law will run after you if you fail to meet your obligations. It is therefore very important that all the provisions in the contract are clear to you. As much as possible, ask a lawyer to go over it with you.

A domestic helper agency is your best bet when it comes to looking for experienced and reliable maids. You see, maid agencies conduct background checks and trainings to their applicants which takes away some of the burden on your part. When you hire maid services through a maid agency, you can be almost certain that the maid has a good background and all the right skills.

Notwithstanding, a successful working relationship often begins with a domestic helper contract. So long as you keep your part of the deal, and she does the same, there ought to be no problems encountered.




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