The Domestic Angels blog

Advice for Employers

& their household staff

Straight answers on wages, contracts, UIF and hiring the right person for your home, from a team that has been placing household staff since 2008.

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Employer guides 3
Hiring 2
Legal 3
Payroll and wages 3
Training 2

Employer guides

What Can a Housekeeper Realistically Do in a Day? A Fair Workload Guide, With Calculator

How much housework fits into a housekeeper's 8 working hours, a realistic daily routine, and a calculator to check the workload for your home and family.

2 August 2026 · 9 min readRead the guide →

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Employer guides

The First 30 Days With a New Domestic Worker: Probation, Onboarding and House Rules

12 July 2026 · 10 min readRead →

Employer guides

Domestic Worker Minimum Wage 2026: What You Must Pay

9 March 2026 · 7 min readRead →