When does my helper get paid home leave?

At the end of each completed 2-year contract, the helper is entitled to a free return passage to her place of origin, paid by the employer, plus home leave — commonly around 14 days, with the exact arrangement agreed in the contract.

Key points for both sides: • On renewal with the same employer, the helper normally returns home for a break before the new contract starts; with the employer's agreement and Immigration Department approval, this trip can be deferred (typically within the first year of the new contract) • The return passage obligation also covers a daily food and travelling allowance for the journey (see our return-passage Q&A for the details) • Some employers additionally offer a paid trip home during the contract — that is a goodwill perk, not a legal requirement, and is worth stating clearly in writing to avoid misunderstandings

Practical tip: agree flight timing and who books the ticket at least a month before the contract ends — it is one of the most common sources of end-of-contract friction, and one of the easiest to avoid.