Term 3 Post 1

I feel that giving of weekly days off should be legislated in Singapore. To start off, I would like to state a fact-- maids are humans too. They, too, need a break like everyone else. The problem here would be whether or not at least once per week would be too much a break for maids. In my opinion, breaks are very important to workers and maids, because it helps minimise significantly the number of issues regarding stress and overwork.

Not only can stress and overwork lead to health problems, the morales of such workers can be greatly affected too. Singaporeans complain that they are working for prolonged hours, but have they ever spared a thought for maids then, who definitely work longer hours than they themselves?

I think that the maids would work more efficient given sufficient rest. One day off would not be over demanding. However I do feel that the maids have an obligation to report what they have done with the money/ time outside. This is because there were several incidents whereby the maids went out late in the night and went home pregnant. This causes much trouble for both the employee and the employer. If both parties cooperate, I am very sure that these disputes would be avoided.

Sundays are deemed as the day for most people to rest. Maybe it would be most ideal to allow the maids to take a break like the rest of the family. Maids would certainly feel bored if they are stuck to chores everyday without break.

To conclude, I find breaks especially important in whatever we do. Not only is it only fair for maids to have weekly days off, it also increase the efficiency level from maids in whatever chores they do.