Helper agreement outline
A domestic helper agreement template families can start from
Most helper arrangements begin verbally. That can be warm and flexible, but it also creates confusion when roles, working hours, leave, salary date, or notice expectations were never written down.
This is a practical starting outline for household clarity, not a legal contract or legal advice. Review it with a qualified professional if your situation needs formal documentation.
Domestic helper agreement starting outline
Use this as a plain-language checklist before a helper starts work, or when an existing arrangement needs clearer expectations.
Why This Helps
These are practical household records families can use before broader BHS App access opens.
Written expectations
Working days, hours, tasks, and salary dates become visible before confusion starts.
Respectful boundaries
The outline can include what is not included in the role, which helps both the family and helper avoid assumptions.
Notice clarity
A simple notice expectation makes sudden exits or sudden changes easier to discuss calmly.
Practical workflow
Use the format before the app does the work
The goal is simple clarity: write the expectation, review it together, and reduce month-end surprises.
Discuss the role and working schedule in plain language.
Write salary, payment date, leave, and advance expectations.
Add boundaries for tasks that are not part of the role.
Review the outline together and update it when the arrangement changes.
The Full Format to Copy
Save this in notes or WhatsApp and adapt it to the arrangement you actually have.
Domestic Helper Agreement Starting Outline Family name: [Name] Helper name: [Name] Role: [Maid/Cook/Nanny/Caregiver/Other] Start date: [Date] Working days: [Days] Working hours: [Time] Primary tasks: [Task list] Tasks not included: [Optional boundaries] Monthly salary: Rs [Amount] Payment date: [Date] Leave understanding: [Paid leave/unpaid leave/notice needed] Advance or bonus policy: [If any] Safety and privacy expectations: [House rules] Notice period: [Days/weeks] Replacement or handover expectation: [If any] Review date: [Monthly/quarterly] Acknowledged by family/helper: [Names/date] Note: This is a starting outline for household discussion, not legal advice.
Related BHS Resources
Use these national resources together with the main BHS early-access page.
Questions Families Ask
Is this domestic helper agreement template legal advice?
No. It is only a practical starting outline for household clarity. Families should speak to a qualified professional if they need legal advice or a formal contract.
Can this be used for cooks, nannies, or caregivers?
Yes. Replace the role, task list, working hours, salary, leave, and notice sections with details that match the helper's work.
Should the helper receive a copy?
Yes. The outline is most useful when both the family and helper can see the same expectations and discuss changes openly.