Resources
Everything you need, in one place.
Direct links to the official sources employers and helpers actually need. No filler, no noise.
MOM officially uses the term Migrant Domestic Worker (MDW). On the Bethel EA website we usually say "helper" — both refer to the same role.
From Bethel EA
Our guides
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For Employers
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For Employers
Your First Week with a New Helper
What to cover on day one — expectations, house rules, rest days, and how to start well together.
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For Employers
The True Cost of Hiring a Helper in Singapore
Agency fees, MOM levies, insurance, and what to realistically budget before you begin.
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For Employers
Your Obligations as an Employer
MOM rules made plain — rest days, salary, medical coverage, and repatriation, without the legal language.
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For Helpers
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For Helpers
Know Your Rights in Singapore
Rest days, salary, medical entitlements, and who to call if something goes wrong — in plain English.
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For Helpers
Your First Week in a New Home
What to expect, how to communicate with your employer, and how to settle in with confidence.
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Official sources
MOM and government links
These are the official sources. We link to them directly because we think that is more useful than summarising them.
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MOM — Work Permit for Migrant Domestic Workers
The main MOM page for everything related to your helper's work permit — applying, renewing, conditions, and your responsibilities as an employer.
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MOM — Employer's Guide
What MOM expects of you as an employer of a domestic helper. Covers responsibilities, levies, insurance, and rest days.
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MOM — Settling-In Programme (SIP)
Mandatory one-day orientation for first-time helpers in Singapore. Bethel EA will help you arrange this.
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MOM — Apply for Work Permit
Step-by-step guide to the work permit application process for a new helper.
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MOM — Work Permit Online (WPOL)
The MOM portal where you can apply, issue, renew, or cancel your helper's work permit online.
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MOM — Renew a Work Permit
What to do before your helper's work permit expires, including security bond and insurance renewal.
Embassies & consulates
Country offices
Embassy contacts for helpers from the Philippines, Indonesia, and Myanmar.
Support & welfare
Support organisations
Independent organisations that support domestic helpers in Singapore. We refer helpers and employers to these groups when their expertise is what is needed.
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HOME (Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics)
Provides shelter, casework, and support for domestic workers in distress. Runs a helpline and drop-in centre for workers needing assistance.
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FAST (Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Social Support and Training)
Offers training, counselling, and community support for foreign domestic workers and their employers in Singapore.
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Centre for Domestic Employees (CDE)
A centre dedicated to the welfare, development, and empowerment of domestic employees in Singapore.
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Aidha
Financial education and entrepreneurship programmes for migrant domestic workers, helping them build financial skills and security.
If you cannot find what you need here, contact us. We are happy to point you in the right direction.