The Standard Employment Contract Between Foreign Domestic Worker And Employer is a mandatory document required under Malaysian law when employing foreign domestic workers. This contract template has been developed to comply with Malaysian employment legislation, immigration requirements, and specific regulations governing foreign domestic worker employment. It must be used when hiring domestic workers from approved source countries and requires submission to both the Immigration Department and Ministry of Human Resources for approval. The document includes comprehensive terms covering employment conditions, worker protections, and employer obligations, ensuring compliance with minimum wage requirements, working hours regulations, and accommodation standards as specified in Malaysian law. This contract is essential for obtaining work permits and serves as the primary document governing the employment relationship between domestic workers and their employers in Malaysia.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and the foreign domestic worker, including their full legal names, addresses, and relevant identification numbers

2. Background: Brief context of the employment relationship and confirmation of the worker's eligibility to work in Malaysia

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the contract

4. Duration of Employment: Term of employment, including start date and initial contract period

5. Job Description and Duties: Detailed description of the worker's responsibilities and scope of work

6. Working Hours and Rest Periods: Specified working hours, rest days, and break periods as per Malaysian law

7. Salary and Payment Terms: Salary amount, payment schedule, and method of payment

8. Accommodation and Living Conditions: Details of provided accommodation and living arrangements

9. Medical Benefits: Healthcare coverage and medical benefits provided

10. Annual Leave and Public Holidays: Entitlement to annual leave and treatment of public holidays

11. Transportation: Arrangements for initial and final transportation to/from home country

12. Insurance Coverage: Required insurance coverage as per Malaysian regulations

13. Termination Provisions: Conditions and procedures for contract termination by either party

14. Repatriation Terms: Conditions and procedures for repatriation upon contract completion or termination

15. Governing Law: Specification of Malaysian law as governing law

16. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for handling disputes between parties