Hiring Home Service Workers in the Philippines (Part 2): IDs, Health Checks, Salary, and Legal Duties
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Following the last article, today we’ll look at what you should be careful about when hiring home-service workers such as housemaids, nannies, gardeners, and others in the Philippines.
1️⃣ Identification Is Essential
When hiring, verifying the applicant’s identity is a must.
You should check and keep copies of:
A valid government-issued ID
NBI Clearance (proof of no criminal record)
These documents should be kept together with the applicant’s resume or personal file.
2️⃣ Medical History and Health Checks Matter
You should also check the medical history of the applicant.
If you support basic medical tests such as:
Blood tests
Chest X-ray
The employee can visit a hospital, receive the test results, and submit them to you.
I once heard an episode from someone I know:
She hired a babysitter when her child was still a baby. Unfortunately, the child later required long-term treatment after contracting tuberculosis (TB) from the babysitter.
For the health of the entire family, this step is strongly recommended.
3️⃣ Stay-In vs Stay-Out Must Be Clear
When you decide to hire and write a contract, clearly specify:
What you provide for free (accommodation, food, daily necessities, etc.)
If the worker is stay-in, you must guarantee at least 8 hours of rest per day.
4️⃣ Salary, Minimum Wage, and 13th Month Pay
The minimum wage for home-service workers has been set by law.
Metro Manila minimum salary: 6,000 PHP per month
In the contract, clearly write:
Basic salary
Additional expenses you provide (food, daily necessities, etc.)
It is recommended to list these separately, because employees who work for more than one year are entitled to 13th month pay.
5️⃣ Mandatory Benefits Under the KASAMBAHAY Law
Employees who have worked for more than one month must be registered for:
SSS (Social Security System)
PhilHealth (Health Insurance)
Pag-IBIG Fund (Housing Fund)
Contribution amounts vary depending on salary, so make sure to check first.
If these contributions are included in the employee’s salary, this must be clearly stated in the contract.
Any additional benefits should also be written down.
Final Thoughts
So far, we’ve covered what you need to know when hiring home-service workers in the Philippines.
We have lived with many housemaids and babysitters, and we are still learning.
A clear and accurate contract is important, but so is building a good relationship with the people you live and work with.
Nowadays, workers are often introduced through acquaintances, or hired through agencies, and it’s not always easy to find the right person.
Sometimes things don’t go as expected, and you may feel disappointed.
But if you teach patiently and try to grow together, many people learn and do their best.
It’s true that you hire and pay them for a service.
But you may feel more comfortable when you remember that they work for you and your family ๐
Thank you for reading!
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