A pair of pet owners received fines after their four unleashed dogs attacked and inflicted a deep wound on a Labrador retriever being walked by a domestic helper in a public area.

Domestic helpers often serve as caregivers for individuals with dementia, disabilities, or serious illnesses without adequate training. This situation highlights the mismatch between their skills and families' specialized caregiving needs, prompting a discussion on potential solutions.

A woman in Gurugram has been arrested after a video surfaced showing her assaulting her domestic helper, including slapping and pulling her hair. The incident occurred at The Camellias residential complex, leading to the arrest of the liquor chain owner's wife.

Citizens in Paphos, Cyprus, who employ foreign domestic helpers are expressing complaints regarding a recent change to the computerized system for paying employee benefits.

The Li Ka Shing Foundation and The Walt Disney Company have partnered to provide 24,000 foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong with free tickets to watch the latest Toy Story movie.

Domestic helpers reportedly played a crucial role in a robbery that occurred at a bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi.

The Philippine consulate in Hong Kong is investigating claims that domestic helpers are being recruited in the city to become surrogate mothers for couples in Central Asia, with payments potentially reaching up to 1 million pesos (US$16,220). At least five Filipino domestic helpers are reportedly involved in the allegations.

A domestic helper in Dehradun was arrested for stealing Rs 10 lakh worth of jewellery, a year after the theft, when she was caught flaunting the stolen items on a social media reel.

Police in Athens have arrested a 29-year-old domestic helper accused of stealing valuable jewelry and significant sums of money from residences in the northern suburbs where she was employed.

A dermatologist, Dr. Manish Gupta, has been arrested in south Delhi for allegedly slitting his domestic help's throat using a khukri from his souvenir collection.

South Delhi residents are baffled by the arrest of dermatologist Manish Gupta for allegedly murdering his domestic help. Friends noted behavioral changes in the doctor, who may have been treated for depression, in the days leading up to the incident.

Discussions are emerging in Hong Kong regarding the challenges faced by foreign domestic helpers, including the need for safe spaces to congregate and work.

Malaysian police are investigating a man after viral footage showed him violently assaulting a female domestic helper in Johor Bahru.

Domestic helpers in Hong Kong's Tsuen Wan district were observed setting up makeshift shelters under footbridges and in transport hubs to escape a storm, highlighting the scarcity of public spaces for them to unwind on their days off.

Actress Kirti Kulhari sparked controversy and faced backlash online, including from Mini Mathur, after questioning a domestic helper's Rs 10,000 salary. Her remarks led to a widespread discussion and criticism on social media.

A domestic helper is accused of orchestrating multiple gold heists worth Rs 2 crore, allegedly using fake identities and involving 15 dogs in the scheme. The individual reportedly built a fortune from the stolen gold.

The wife of a former Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police was found dead in her home in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills. Police suspect the involvement of domestic help linked to a gang.

Hong Kong is exploring measures to curb lending practices affecting domestic helpers, many of whom face significant debt issues after taking out loans for friends or family.

A shocking video from Chios, Greece, has emerged, documenting the abuse of an 82-year-old woman by her 67-year-old domestic helper, revealing the ordeal she endured.

Hong Kong police have arrested a domestic helper on suspicion of child abuse after she allegedly put two young boys inside a dog cage in a Tsing Yi flat. Police said they received a report at 1.34pm…

Relatives of Indonesian domestic helpers who died in a fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, are struggling to inform their children of the tragedy while also fending off scammers targeting compensation funds.

A former domestic helper has been accused of sexually assaulting and killing an IRS officer's daughter after allegedly gaining entry to her home. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A domestic helper in Chios, Greece, was arrested after security camera footage, installed by the elderly couple's daughter, allegedly showed her tying an elderly man to his bed.

Police have arrested a domestic helper on suspicion of child neglect following the death of a six-month-old baby in northern Hong Kong. The force said it received a report from the baby girl’s family…

A 36-year-old woman in Palanpur, Gujarat, was brutally murdered by her former domestic help, whom she had trusted for 15 years, over a dispute involving gold, silver jewelry, and cash.

Patrik Tobias Ekstrom, a Swedish businessman convicted of raping his domestic helper, has failed to clear his name after a Hong Kong court dismissed his appeal, sending him back to prison.

More than 400 foreign domestic helpers gathered at an international school campus in Hong Kong on Friday as 50 students paid tribute to their contributions as “second mothers” who help shape a…

Hong Kong authorities have arrested 20 people, including domestic helpers suspected of unlawfully providing services such as massages and manicures, in a crackdown on illegal labour. The Immigration Department said that it conducted a three-day operation across the city between Sunday and Tuesday, searching 19 target locations, including restaurants, care homes, hotels, commercial and industrial buildings and public places. Officers arrested 20 people, including 14 suspected illegal workers o...

A domestic helper in Hong Kong has been sentenced to 27 months in jail for a fatal car accident. She failed to secure her vehicle on a slope, leading to the death of a French woman and injuries to seven others.

A domestic help orchestrated a fake Enforcement Directorate raid on her elderly employer's home in Delhi, enlisting relatives and associates. The plan unraveled when the victim's grandson, an ED lawyer, confronted the imposters by phone, leading to their escape with a portion of the stolen cash. The maid and her sister-in-law have been arrested.

A Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Thane has awarded Rs 28.68 lakh in compensation to a woman tailor and a domestic helper who sustained permanent disabilities in a 2018 accident.

A Nepalese domestic helper's dream of working in Hong Kong turned into a nightmare due to her first employment experience.

Elvin Ng and his mother traveled to Indonesia to surprise their former domestic helper after 12 years apart, gifting her pineapple tarts and a family trip.

A domestic helper has been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of child neglect after a one-year-old girl in her care sustained second-degree burns to her hands, according to the child's mother and police sources.

A video circulating from Gurgaon's affluent 'Billionaire Row' reportedly depicts instances of domestic help being subjected to abuse.

An Indonesian domestic helper has been sentenced to four years in jail by the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur for neglect that led to a toddler's drowning in a pool in Sentul.

Delhi Police have arrested a domestic helper for theft, recovering two diamond rings and cash. The arrest was made following a complaint of stolen valuables.

A domestic helper was jailed after stealing more than S$217,000 in cash and jewellery from her employer over four years, using the money to purchase property in the Philippines.

Police in Uttar Pradesh, India, report that a man allegedly raped his domestic helper for years, exploiting her poverty and orphan status, and then forced her to convert her religion for marriage.

A Hong Kong court has awarded over HK$251,000 (US$32,000) to the family of a domestic helper who was dismissed by her employer in 2019 after being diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer and subsequently died.

Hong Kong's equality watchdog is seeking HK$250,000 in compensation for the family of a domestic helper who was dismissed by her employer in 2019 after being diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer and later died.

A doctor in South Delhi reportedly told police to 'hang me' after confessing to killing his domestic help with a kitchen knife.

A doctor in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly killing his domestic helper, with police stating he was 'depressed' and believed the victim was practicing 'black magic.' The victim's body was found on a rooftop.

Two married couples have been arrested by Johor police in connection with a viral video depicting the assault of a domestic helper. The arrests follow an investigation into the widely circulated footage.

A 61-year-old Hong Kong retiree has been sentenced to 40 hours of community service for slapping a five-year-old boy who was throwing a tantrum and berating his domestic helper at a shopping centre.

The remarkable journey of Kalita Majhi, who rose from being a domestic helper to an MLA and now a minister in Bengal, India, is being highlighted.

Police have arrested a local gang leader in connection with the Lutyens’ Delhi robbery case, stating that he plotted the crime with the help of domestic staff.

Kalita Maji, who previously worked as a domestic helper, has started her new role as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), stating she understands the struggles of the poor.

The wife of a retired IPS officer was found murdered inside her home in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills, with authorities suspecting a recently hired domestic worker and her accomplices who allegedly stole valuables and fled.

Foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong are reportedly spending their days off in tents beneath bus terminuses due to a lack of other options, drawing online complaints during mainland China’s Labour Day holiday.

A domestic helper in Chios, Greece, has been accused of brutally abusing a 98-year-old man suffering from dementia, including hitting him on the head and tying his hands.

A married Singaporean man was sentenced to jail for bigamy after secretly marrying a domestic helper in Batam, Indonesia, a case flagged by the Ministry of Manpower.

Delhi authorities are verifying 100-125 domestic helps daily, highlighting the importance of this process for safety and security in the city.

More residents and engineering firm staff are set to testify in the ongoing investigation into the Tai Po fire, where one resident recalled the deaths of three family members and a domestic helper.

A Romanian domestic helper was arrested in Chios, Greece, on charges of physical harm to vulnerable individuals after allegedly beating and tying up an elderly person.

A major development has occurred in the murder case of an 84-year-old woman in Kamena Vourla, Greece, with the domestic helper, who was imprisoned for 18 months, now acquitted.

A domestic helper was killed in Mira Road, and an actor is currently on the run following allegations of harassment related to the incident.

Police in Perth have deployed extra patrols after a boy was charged in connection with the indecent assault of 14 women.

An Indian Air Force wing commander, Vipul Yadav (39), associated with anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh, died by suicide at his Raipur residence on Wednesday. His domestic help discovered the body while his children were asleep in another room. Preliminary inquiries suggest possible domestic discord may have led to the incident.

Hong Kong police are investigating a report from a 74-year-old woman who claims her domestic helper stole jewellery and cash worth over HK$100,000 (US$12,780). The force is actively searching for the accused helper.

A domestic helper has been arrested in Salem for allegedly robbing an elderly woman of her jewellery.

A man who raped a foreign domestic worker in the bushes near a Singapore railway station after pretending to be a police officer was sentenced to 12 years’ jail and 12 strokes of the cane on Thursday. Sharveen Chetty, a 48-year-old Malaysian, had pleaded guilty to one count of rape on the second day of his trial. A second rape charge and a charge of impersonating a police officer were taken into consideration. In sentencing, Justice Dedar Singh Gill said Chetty was aware that the victim was a...

A tribunal in Thane, India, has ordered ₹28.68 lakh compensation to a tailor and a domestic helper who were injured in a 2018 accident, with the tailor suffering 80% permanent disability.

Three domestic helpers in Hong Kong were sacked and issued warnings for using their employers' personal data without consent to secure loans, leading to harassment from debt collectors.

Police detectives in Ondo State, Nigeria, have arrested a 27-year-old man, Solomon Onaola, for the alleged defilement of a 15-year-old domestic help.

An 18-year-old domestic worker died by suicide at her employer's residence, leading to the house owner being booked by authorities.

The wife of a retired Army captain was found strangled to death in Panchkula, Haryana, with the domestic help under suspicion. Police are investigating the murder.

Police have arrested a domestic helper in connection with the theft of approximately Rs 3 crore from the home of Sachin Ahir, the Deputy Chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council.

A domestic helper in Punjab, accused of faking adoption at age three by her boss to steal a house, has been granted bail by authorities.

A union representing foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong has urged authorities to more than double their monthly food allowance to HK$2,770 (US$350), citing inflation and the inadequacy of the current HK$13.30 per meal stipend.

The mother of a 6-year-old boy who tragically drowned in a villa pool in Gialova, Messinia, remains in shock. The young woman, of Albanian origin, was working as a domestic helper at the villa.

A 67-year-old Singaporean woman was jailed for repeatedly slapping, punching, and scratching her domestic worker over dissatisfaction with job performance, causing the victim to bleed.

The son of a domestic helper killed by her employer expressed disbelief, stating his mother always praised the family.

A domestic helper in Hong Kong received a three-year bind-over order for good behavior after admitting to slapping her employer's eight-year-old daughter during dinner, with the assault charge dropped.

Dubai police have issued a warning to residents regarding the hiring of domestic help and hourly workers, advising caution and adherence to legal procedures.

Filipino migrant workers in the UAE, many of whom are domestic helpers, are enhancing their skills through Filipino-run technical schools to secure better employment opportunities.

A domestic helper was injured and two cats died in a flat fire in a Hong Kong village home, believed to have been caused by a faulty pet water dispenser.

A popular garden in Central, Hong Kong, which serves as a key gathering spot for domestic helpers, is set to close for underpass construction, prompting calls from a migrant workers' group for expanded pedestrian areas.

A 10-year-old girl testified in a Hong Kong court that her domestic helper inappropriately touched her while waking her up, with the helper denying the charges.

A woman from Bengal has completed a remarkable journey, transitioning from working as a domestic helper to becoming a member of the assembly. Her story highlights a significant personal and political achievement.

A 42-year-old foreign domestic helper was hospitalized with four stab wounds after being attacked by a 52-year-old woman in Rhodes, Greece.

Rights groups have praised Indonesia's new legislation aimed at protecting domestic helpers, calling it a "new chapter." However, they also cautioned that the road to full implementation and change remains long.

A video has surfaced showing a domestic helper in Chios, Greece, physically abusing a 98-year-old man with dementia, sparking outrage.

An autopsy in a Delhi murder case revealed the brutality of the victim's former domestic help, who allegedly raped and murdered the woman, and indicated her struggle to save her life.

Authorities have made a fourth arrest in the case of a 3-year-old girl raped in Gurgaon, with the domestic help's brother-in-law now identified as the prime accused.

An inquiry by CSC Alimentation et Services reveals that recent price increases in the service voucher sector are negatively affecting domestic helpers in Belgium, leading to more demanding clients and reduced working hours.

Taiwan has announced new guidelines that will allow households to hire migrant domestic helpers, with an estimated 1.2 million households expected to require such workers under the new policy.

A 12-year-old domestic helper was rescued in Bhubaneswar, India, suffering from burn and assault injuries. Police have detained the employer and are investigating alleged abuse.

The Straits Times poses a question for discussion: should one's job necessitate outsourcing parenting responsibilities to a domestic helper, prompting a broader conversation on work-life balance and family roles.

Police arrested a woman after a widely shared social media video showed her repeatedly beating her five-year-old niece, who reportedly worked as a domestic helper, over allegations of stealing meat.

A BJP leader in Chhattisgarh has been arrested in connection with opium cultivation and is now claiming his domestic help is responsible for the illegal activity.

A Bombay High Court judge reportedly lost Rs 6.02 lakh in a credit card scam after opening an 18MB WhatsApp file on a domestic help's phone.

A domestic helper in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly stealing 12.5 kg of silver, claiming she needed the money to fund her husband's cancer treatment.

A domestic helper has been arrested after orchestrating a fake 'ED raid' to rob their employer of ₹4 lakh, a scheme that ultimately unraveled.

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