Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has intervened after a 35-year-old Filipina domestic worker was seen working at heights painting the exterior of a three-story home on Pavilion Street. The ministry is now trying to establish if the woman’s employer may be guilty of endangering the health or safety of their worker.
The incident became public after a Facebook user named Catherine Plagne-Ismail, posted two videos on social media. The videos were accompanied by comments criticizing the house owner, arguing that painting the outside of a house should not be the duty of a domestic worker, the Lianhe Wanbao (Singapore) reported.
In one of the videos, the domestic worker was seen painting while perched precariously on a tall ladder that was propped up against the second floor of the house.
In another video, the domestic worker was seen squatting on a ledge outside the third story of the house.
The worker was reportedly visited by officers from the Ministry of Manpower during her second day of painting work.
She had no idea she had been filmed until the officers said they were concerned for her safety after seeing the videos.
The victim admitted that she was very afraid, but did not dare to disobey employers for whom she had been working for three years.
For failing to ensure the foreign domestic worker performed her duties in a manner which does not endanger her life or personal safety, the employer could be fined up to S$10,000, face a jail term of up to 12 months, or both.
They’re investigating, if found guilty the employer will fined or jailed or both
They’re investigating, if found guilty the employer will fined or jailed or both
Wow, her employer affords to have a huge house but they cannot afford somebody to paint their house. What the hell is that?!
Wow, her employer affords to have a huge house but they cannot afford somebody to paint their house. What the hell is that?!
Karamihang amo ay ganyan sinusulit nla talaga ako nga wla naman sa kontrata ko na maglinis ng sasakyan.ok sana kunf sa loob pero sa kalsada 5.45am ako naglilinis
Karamihang amo ay ganyan sinusulit nla talaga ako nga wla naman sa kontrata ko na maglinis ng sasakyan.ok sana kunf sa loob pero sa kalsada 5.45am ako naglilinis
Yan dapat sa mga among abusado, kahit alam nila na bawal sige pa din, susme
Yan dapat sa mga among abusado, kahit alam nila na bawal sige pa din, susme
What kind of an employer letting her to do the exterior painting job? So sad to see like this situation. They should know her rights.
What kind of an employer letting her to do the exterior painting job? So sad to see like this situation. They should know her rights.
Article didn’t say if there was any action taken against the employer or what is or was the resolution.
Article didn’t say if there was any action taken against the employer or what is or was the resolution.
Trabahong lalaki yan at di pwedi babae gumawa nyan walang Huang employer
Trabahong lalaki yan at di pwedi babae gumawa nyan walang Huang employer
Thank you dun sa nag post ng vedio atleast nalaman ng MOM ang totoong sitwasyon. Abuso ang among ganyan tas kapag May nangyari masama sa helper sasabhin nila accident.
Thank you dun sa nag post ng vedio atleast nalaman ng MOM ang totoong sitwasyon. Abuso ang among ganyan tas kapag May nangyari masama sa helper sasabhin nila accident.
Jusme me may kpitbahay kmi dati tinatanggal nya dahon sa may gutter ng bubong…grabe tlaga mga chekwa.
Jusme me may kpitbahay kmi dati tinatanggal nya dahon sa may gutter ng bubong…grabe tlaga mga chekwa.
Yung ibang mga amo kc sinusulit nila ang binabayad sa katulong kaya tingin nila robot ito kung anu-ano ang pinapagawa para di masayang bayad nila.
Yung ibang mga amo kc sinusulit nila ang binabayad sa katulong kaya tingin nila robot ito kung anu-ano ang pinapagawa para di masayang bayad nila.