In Singapore, migrant domestic workers are legally allowed to work only for their registered employer. 

Yet some are turning to part-time “moonlighting” jobs due to financial pressures, family obligations, or debt, despite the serious penalties involved. 

A recent case saw a helper fined S$13,000 for working for two unofficial employers, highlighting the high stakes for both workers and employers.

So should Singapore allow foreign domestic workers to take on part-time work during their rest days?

On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong spoke with Gloria James-Civetta, Head Lawyer, Gloria James-Civetta & Co and Yuri Tan, Senior Associate, Christopher Bridges Law Corporation, to find out more. 

In Singapore, migrant domestic workers are legally allowed to work only for their registered employer.&nbsp;
Yet some are turning to part-time &ldquo;moonlighting&rdquo; jobs due to financial pressures, family obligations, or debt, despite the serious penalties involved.&nbsp;
A recent case saw a helper fined S$13,000 for working for two unofficial employers, highlighting the high stakes for both workers and employers.
So should Singapore allow foreign domestic workers to take on part-time work during their rest days?
On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong spoke with Gloria James-Civetta, Head Lawyer, Gloria James-Civetta &amp; Co and Yuri Tan, Senior Associate, Christopher Bridges Law Corporation, to find out more.&nbsp;

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.