Quick Answer Hiring a part-time helper in Singapore is legal if the worker is a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident, or a migrant worker employed by a licensed Household Services Scheme (HSS) company. It is illegal to hire another household’s full-time maid for part-time work, or to engage a foreigner on a tourist visa for domestic tasks. Hiring a part-time helper feels like a simple decision for many households. You book a few hours a week, someone comes to clean,…

