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Yaya should get basic education and training. It's the employer's obligation to let the yaya finish basic education or vocational training. How about those kasambahays from the province who haven't finished high school but do not want to pursue either? And the main reason why I get yaya is to have someone look after my son while I am working so if she studies, what's the purpose of employing her?There should be a contract. Let's admit it, it's okay to have some formalities but not at all times. We used to have yayas before and I grew up with domestic helpers since my mom was working daytime. But our yayas never signed any contract. For us, it's common sense and human instinct to show our concern to our helpers even without those formalities. They have their rest days and they eat what we eat. On the other hand, a contract will be advantageous to both of us so I don't worry about it so much.Social and other benefits. As an employer, I will be responsible for providing her with SSS, Pag-Ibig, and PhilHealth benefits. That would cost me P800 a month exclusive of the minimum wage which is P2,500. As a mother, P800 is already something.You can't just fire her. The law says you can only fire your yaya if she does something unlikely "habitually". So if I caught her spanking my child once or twice, I still have no right to fire her? According to the law, I should only warn her. That will be unfair on the part of the parent. These are just the basic of kasambahay law. Actually these are just the things that concern me so far. Hopefully, I'll be able to get a better-off yaya in case I finally decided to get one.
