Once you have decided on the maid you would like to hire, Worthy Workers will assist you with the necessary paperwork. If needed, Worthy Workers also offers doorstep service. We will visit you at your residence to collect any forms or documents for processing.

• CRITERIA

Two key factors are considered for a successful application. The employer must be able to afford a maid and must have a good reason for requiring a maid. Proof of this must accompany the application, this includes income tax assessments and details of family/household members.

• COSTS

> Agency Costs

Our standard package and our special package costs includes replacement. This fee includes the work permit, the first medical check-up, insurance, and other costs to bring the maid in for 2 years. The maid will receive life / accident coverage of $10,000. Additional insurance coverage is available upon request. A downpayment is payable at the outset of the application and the remainder upon the maid's arrival.

> A maid you know?

If an employer already knows of a maid whom they wish to employ, we can assist with the process. The maid's particulars and overseas contact number will need to be given to us. The total cost would be about 30% less than the combined cost paid by the employer and maid in a normal package.

> Wages & Entitlements

Filipino maids receive a higher wage than Indonesian maids; while maids with previous experience also recieve a higher salary. After each two-year contract your maid is entitled to home leave and an airfare paid for by the employer. During her contract the maid is also entitled to medical treatment with the cost borne by the employer.

> Government Bond

A bond of $5,000 is also needed. This amount need not be paid up-front. Instead arrangements will be made for a banker's guarantee to be issued. The employer, however, remains responsible for the amount and will be obliged to make good on it should the bond be forfeited. This may happen in situations where the employer uses the maid in a commercial rather than a domestic situation.

Amounts indicated are subject to change, please call us for further information.

> Government Levy

The government imposes a monthly wage levy on employers. This is paid via Giro deduction to the CPF Board.

> Renewals

If your maid has agreed to continue in your employment, just contact Worthy Workers and we will advise you on the procedure. We can assist with submitting the renewal application and booking a reasonably priced airfare for you. Your maid is entitled to an airticket to return for home leave. While she is on leave, the CPF Board should be informed to waive the levy.

• TIME FRAME

Typically it would take about a week for your application to be completed, submitted and processed. Upon approval it would then take about two weeks for the maid to arrive in Singapore complete her medical exam, receive her work permit and enter your household. In best case situations the entire process might take only one week.