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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