Should Singapore allow foreign domestic workers to take on part-time work during their rest days?
Published: September 19, 2025
Station: MONEY FM 89.3
About the Episode
In Singapore, migrant domestic workers are legally permitted to work only for their registered employer. Yet, financial pressures, family obligations, and debt have driven some to take up part-time “moonlighting” jobs despite the severe penalties involved.
A recent case, where a helper was fined S$13,000 for working with two unofficial employers, has reignited the debate. Should these workers be allowed to take on part-time work during their rest days, or would such a change create greater risks?
On The Hot Seat, host Hongbin Jeong spoke with:
Gloria James-Civetta, Head Lawyer, Gloria James-Civetta & Co
Yuri Tan, Senior Associate, Christopher Bridges Law Corporation
Together, they explored the legal implications, human considerations, and policy perspectives surrounding this sensitive issue.
