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Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 23:08

Hi,
Does anyone know if you are obligated to paid your maid during your holiday? I will be going away on holiday for 2 weeks in July and want to know if I need to pay my maid during this time. She will be staying at my place and food will be provided during that time and she will not have to do any work at all. thx.

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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 17:32

Thanks for the feedback, as said I don't think she deserve but if this is the normal process than I guess she will be getting paid if she is still with us by that time. Look, if you think the woman isn't up to speed and doesn't deserve her salary then just let her go. No ifs, no buts, no maybes.....just let her go otherwise this will fester away and you'll end up all bitter and twisted. And so what if you lose the money you've spent to bring her here? I'm a firm believer in that a person can only afford to employ a maid if they can afford to lose fees should things not work out. Why keep someone in your house if they are not for you.....or you are not for them. It works both ways. This situation is only going to get worse.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 16:44

Thanks for the feedback, as said I don't think she deserve but if this is the normal process than I guess she will be getting paid if she is still with us by that time.

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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 16:07

If you decide not to pay her im afraid her attitude and the sulking and the problems will just get worse. Give her a list of things that she needs to do whilst you are away that will keep her busy , IE get the curtains cleaned and the rungs washed etc and I would carry on until her contract is over and tell her that you are not going to renew and look for somone else

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EW GURU

Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 15:11

Consider yourself lucky to be on holiday all the time! And she isn't doing nothing - she is looking after your house while you are away.

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EW MASTER

Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 15:07

Daza. ..a mango that madam has peeled for her. Of course DR!

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 14:46

Daza. ..a mango that madam has peeled for her.

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EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 14:42

Yes, a maid would be paid whilst the employer is on holiday. If you must then leave a list of jobs to be done. Ref her abilities. ...have you taught her how to work her day. Does she have a routine. Have you taught her the flow of what gets done in what order. There's a knack to housework, tricks of the trade so to speak. Does she know this. Personally I wont settle for anything less than what I'm capable of cleaning wise, and I dont ask people to do what I wouldn't do, but in order to get this standard of work done....a lot of teaching went into getting my help up to scratch. It just doesnt happen. Its like my daughters, they could clean, but when they got married they had to be taught how to clean and run their house. It can be a difficult thing to suss out and a person can easily make the job harder than it need be without even trying to then they get to the end of the day and there is still loads to do.

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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 14:42

Yes, a maid would be paid whilst the employer is on holiday. If you must then leave a list of jobs to be done. Ref her abilities. ...have you taught her how to work her day. Does she have a routine. Have you taught her the flow of what gets done in what order. There's a knack to housework, tricks of the trade so to speak. Does she know this. Personally I wont settle for anything less than what I'm capable of cleaning wise, and I dont ask people to do what I wouldn't do, but in order to get this standard of work done....a lot of teaching went into getting my help up to scratch. It just doesnt happen. Its like my daughters, they could clean, but when they got married they had to be taught how to clean and run their house. It can be a difficult thing to suss out and a person can easily make the job harder than it need be without even trying to then they get to the end of the day and there is still loads to do.

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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 14:42

Paying your maid while you are away and her attitude are two separate issues. When you take on the responsibility of becoming an employer you are obligated to pay your employees regardless of whether they are worked to the bone 18 hours a day or lying on the couch eating mango. If there isn't enough for them to do then that is their good (or bad, depending how you look at it) luck. It doesn't mean you can shirk your financial responsibility, even if you feel they don't deserve the money. If your maid is unwilling to do the job you've hired her to do then you need to fire her. If she is arguing with you over what is expected then she clearly has no intention doing the job as you want it done. It's better that you find some who will do the job as asked and she finds another job that suits her better. As for what is normal and acceptable, our maid also does cleaning, ironing and laundry with no cooking and minimal childcare. She gets it all done, our home is always spotless and she's always happy to help with anything I ask. Also, if your relationship with her is not good, do you really want her in your home for two weeks while you aren't there? You might find you come back to half your stuff missing, along with your maid. Just from what you've said it sounds like you have good reason to be annoyed with your maid but not paying her is not the answer.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 14:26

Of course you pay her while you're on holiday. You pay her when SHE is on holiday. If you're not happy with her, sack her and count your losses, but not to pay her because you're on holiday that's just wrong.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 13:29

Yes we always pay her when we go on holiday as this is not her decision to be off work. She is brilliant though and we aways find the place spotless when we come back.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 11:38

Apologies. That's different. In that case I would leave her a long list of chores, things that normally would not be done every week, ie defrost freezer, all bathrooms to be cleaned to perfection ( give her a toothbrush for getting in between tiles I do this myself so would have no qualms asking anybody else) make that list if not completed then don't. Look for another maid ASAP. Enjoy the holiday.

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Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 11:37

To add on my last reply, the work that she is require to do is minimum at home. Only the normal cleaning, iron, and laundry. She doesn't cook or spend much time watching our little girl for that matter but still she finds not have the time to complete the daily task. Maybe you those of you that have more experience with maids can tell that this is normal and acceptable. I do not expect to have an exceptional maid. A job is a job and when you are hired to do something, the minimum expectation is to have the job done correctly. this is all that I am asking.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 11:31

Normally, I would never consider asking such question however I am having so much issue with my maid that personally I do not think she deserve to be paid when she is not working. She has only been with us 4.5 months and last month when we went on holiday she was paid her full salary for doing nothing for the 2 weeks while we were gone. However her work ethic is horrible and with a very unacceptable attitude problem. We tried to address it multiple time instead of listen she would provide numerous excuses and argue non-stop. I do understand that not all employer in this region treat their maid with respect, but with simple request to do the normally daily chores which is part of her job description can not be done without asking multiple times is not acceptable. This is also the reason our family is considering losing the money invested in her visa and not have her work for us.

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 13 May 2013 - 00:32

Wondering why there is any need to wonder.... I dont care what people think of my post,but Thr majority of expat residents would not have a fulltime maid working six days per week in their home countries... In the past I have paid in a week in Ireland what is being paid in Dubai per month. One does wonder if on returning home how would one cope when so used to everything being done, Think of the tax weekend rates @ time and a half, clock in clock out.. Reality shock I should think!!!!

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 12 May 2013 - 23:14

A big yes, she is your employee, it is your choice to go on holiday, plus having her in the house will give you peace of mind, food, well,she has to eat! We had a water hose from the loo burst on the first day of our holiday last year, luckily our maid was there to sort it all out. To be honest I am kind of shocked you would ask the question, my initial answer is "of course".. Remember people treat you as you would like to be treated.

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