Standard Employment Contract For Filipino Household Service Workers

STANDARD EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
FOR FILIPINO HOUSEHOLD SERVICE WORKERS
This employment contract is executed and entered into by and between:
A. Employer: ___________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
Civil Status: _____________________ Contact Nos.: __________________
Passport/ID No.: _____________________ Date & Place of Issue: ________________
and the
B. Household Service Worker: ______________________________________________________

Philippine Address: _____________________________________________________________
Civil Status: ______________________ Contact Nos.: ___________________________
Passport No.: ______________________ Date & Place of Issue: ____________________
Voluntarily binding themselves to the following terms and conditions:
1. Site of Employment: Singapore

2. Contract Duration: Two (2) years commencing from the Household Service Worker’s
departure from the point of origin to the site of employment.
3. Basic Monthly Salary: _________________________________Singapore Dollars (SG$_____)
4. Work Hours: The Household Service Worker shall be provided with continuous rest of at least
eight (8) hours per day.
5. Rest Day: At least one (1) rest day per week.
6. Free transportation to the site of employment and back to the point of origin upon expirati on of
contract or when contract of employment is terminated through no fault of the Household
Service Worker and/or due to force majeure. In case of contract renewal, free round-trip
economy class air ticket shall be provided by the Employer.
7. The Employer shall furnish the Household Service Worker, free of charge, separate, suitable and
sanitary living quarters as well as adequate food or food allowance.
8. Free emergency medical and dental services for the Household Service Worker including
facilities and medicine.
9. Vacation leave with full pay of not less than 15 calendar days for every year of service to be
availed of upon completion of the contract.
10. The Employer shall provide the Household Service Worker with personal life accident, medical
and repatriation insurance with a reputable insurance company in Singapore.
11. In the event of death of the Household Service Worker during the term of this contract, her
remains and personal belongings shall be repatriated to the Philippines at the expense of the
Employer. In case the repatriation of remains is not possible, the same may be disposed of upon
prior approval of the Household Service Worker's next of kin or by the Philippine Embassy.
12. The Employer shall assist the Household Service Worker in remitting a percentage of her salary
through proper banking channels.
13. Termination:
a. Termination by the Employer: The employer may terminate the Household Service Worker’s
contract of employment for any of the following just causes: serious misconduct or willful
disobedience by the Household Service Worker of the lawful orders of the Employer or
immediate household members in connection with her work; gross habitual neglect by the
______________________________ ___________________________
Employer Household Service Worker
Household Service Worker of her duties; and violation of the laws of Singapore. The
Household Service Worker shall shoulder the repatriation expenses.
b. Termination by the Household Service Worker:
1. Termination without just cause: The Household Service Worker may terminate the
contract without just cause by serving a written notice on the Employer at least one month
in advance. Without such notice, the worker shall shoulder her return transportation.
2. Termination for a just cause: The Household Service Worker may also terminate the
contract without serving any notice on the employer for any of the following just causes:
when the worker is maltreated by the Employer or any member of his/her household: when
the Employer violates the terms and conditions of this contract; when the Employer
commits any of the following acts: deliberate non- payment of salary, physical molestation
and physical assault. The Employer shall pay for the repatriation expenses.
3. Termination due to illness: Either party may terminate the contract on the grounds of
illness, disease or injury suffered by the Household Service Worker, where the worker’s
continued employment is prohibited by law or is prejudicial to her health as well as to the
health of the Employer and his/her household. The repatriation expenses shall be
shouldered by the Employer.
14. Settlement of Disputes: In case of dispute between the Household Service Worker and the
Employer, the matter must be referred by either party to the Philippine Embassy who shall
endeavor to settle the issue amicably to the best interest of both parties, as appropriate. If the
dispute remains unresolved, the Embassy official shall refer the matter to appropriate labor
authorities of Singapore for adjudication without prejudice to whatever legal action the aggrieved
party may take against the other.
15. Special Provisions:
a. The Employer shall treat the Household Service Worker in a just and humane manner. In no
case shall physical violence be used upon the Household Service Worker.
b. The Household Service Worker shall work solely for the Employer and his/her immediate
household. The Employer shall in no case require the Household Service Worker to work in
another residence or be assigned in any commercial, industrial or agricultural enterprise.
c. The Employer shall not deduct any amount from the regular salary of the Household Service
Worker other than compulsory contributions prescribed by law. Such legal deductions must
be issued a corresponding receipt.
d. The Employer shall pay for the Household Service Worker's work/residence permit and
exit/re-entry visa.
e. It shall be unlawful for the Employer to hold or withhold the Household Service Worker’s
passport with or without her consent.
f. The work/residence permit of the Household Service Worker shall remain in her possession.
16. No provisions of this contract shall be altered, amended or substituted without the written
approval of the Philippine Embassy or the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration
(POEA).
17. In the event of war, civil disturbance or major natural calamity, the Employer shall repatriate the
Household Service Worker at no cost to the worker.
18. Other terms and conditions of employment shall be governed by the pertinent laws of the
Philippines or Singapore. Any applicable provisions on labor and employment of Singapore are
hereby incorporated as part of this contract.
In witness thereof, we hereby sign this contract this ______ day of _____________ 20 __ at Singapore.
______________________________ ___________________________
Employer Household Service Worker

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STANDARD EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

FOR FILIPINO HOUSEHOLD SERVICE WORKERS

This employment contract is executed and entered into by and between:

B. Household Service Worker: ______________________________________________________

Voluntarily binding themselves to the following terms and conditions:

1. Site of Employment: Singapore

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