The Guides
Considered writing on hiring help — for households that want to do it well.
Each guide is researched with families and workers across urban India, then reviewed by legal and HR professionals. Updated for 2025.
How to Hire a Full-Time Maid in Mumbai: Salary, Contracts & Rights
A working guide for South Bombay, Bandra, and the suburbs — with real 2025 numbers and the paperwork you actually need.
What to Pay Domestic Help in 2025 — A City-by-City Guide
Twelve Indian cities, four kinds of help, and the honest ranges we found after speaking to 340 households.
The Background Verification Checklist Before You Hire
Seven concrete steps — from Aadhaar to a proper reference call — that most families skip and later regret.
Nanny, Ayah, or Full-Time Help? How to Decide What You Actually Need
A calm framework for new parents deciding between a trained nanny, a family ayah, and a full-time domestic worker.
Domestic Workers' Legal Rights in India: What Every Employer Should Know
Minimum wage, working hours, weekly offs, and the state laws that quietly apply to your household.
What Belongs in a Domestic Help Employment Contract
The clauses that matter — wages, hours, leave, and the quiet paragraphs that prevent ninety percent of household disputes.
Notice Periods, Termination & Final Settlement: Getting the Ending Right
How to part ways with dignity — the notice you owe, the dues you must pay, and the paperwork that keeps things clean.
Leave, Bonus & Working Hours: The Norms Most Households Get Wrong
Weekly offs, sick leave, festival bonuses, and the quiet norms that separate a decent employer from an exceptional one.