Singapore Urged Foreign Domestic Workers to Stay Home on Rest Days

March 22, 2020POEA ADVISORY NO. 35-20SINGAPORE URGED FOREIGN DOMESTIC WORKERS TO STAY HOME ON REST DAYSThe government of Singapore has announced on 20 Mar 2020 that Singapore will implement stricter safe distancing measures to reduce the risk of further local transmission of COVID-19. These measures serve to limit close contact and large gatherings of people in close proximity over a prolonged duration. Foreign domestic workers (FDWs), including Filipino domestic workers are similarly expected to adhere to safe distancing practices during their rest days. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Centre for Domestic Employees (CDE) and Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Social Support and Training (FAST) share the following recommended social distancing measures with FDWs and employers: HTcADC1. Advisory on rest days• FDWs are advised to spend their rest day at home during this period. FDWs who have errands to attend to are encouraged to take their rest day on a weekday, when public spaces are less crowded. If FDWs agree to spend their rest day at home, employers should not assign work to them on their...