When many employers hire helpers for the first time, they may be doubtful for responsibilities under the Standard Employment Contract and other related employment matters. If there is an issue, the employer may discuss it on the online social platform or discuss among friends, exchange opinions, and try to find solutions, but this is not necessarily the "best answer". This issue of the Employer Newsletter summarizes the Labour Department's past experience in handling inquiries from employers of helpers, and explains some common questions of novice employers.

In the past week, the weather fluctuated. How should helpers follow the Labour Department's Code of Practice under Typhoon and Rainstorm Warning? Does the employer need to make up the leave to the helper? This article will give you an in-depth understanding of the work arrangements of Filipino maids and Indonesian helpers under typhoons and severe weather.