Singapore maids to get enhanced medical checks, one compulsory day off every month


The compulsory rest day will take effect by the end of next year to give employers time to adjust to the changes. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Employers will be required to give their domestic workers one compulsory day off each month that cannot be compensated with cash, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said.

The ministry on Thursday (July 22) announced new measures to strengthen support for migrant domestic workers.

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