Domestic Help with Criminal Case

RWA Rules Regarding Domestic Help with a Police Case

1. Mandatory Police Verification

• Before hiring, all domestic staff must undergo police verification.

• The RWA can refuse entry or employment to individuals with pending or serious criminal cases.

• If police verification reveals a criminal background, the RWA notifies the resident and can recommend denial of employment.
  
  

2. If Police Case Emerges After Employment

• Immediate Reporting: The resident employing the help must inform the RWA immediately upon learning about the case.

• Temporary Suspension: RWA may temporarily suspend access for the domestic help pending police inquiry, especially in case of:
  
  

  • Serious offenses (e.g., theft, assault, molestation)

  • Crimes involving society residents
    
    

• Resident Responsibility: The employing resident must:
  
  

  • Revalidate employment decision based on updated background.

  • Ensure safety of other residents by cooperating with RWA directions.
    
    

3. RWA's Discretion on Entry

• The RWA reserves the right to deny entry to domestic workers with ongoing or serious cases, especially if:
  
  

  • The case poses a security risk.

  • The police advise restricted access.
    
    

• For minor or resolved issues, entry may be allowed on a case-by-case basis, with added monitoring.
  
  

4. Resident’s Liability

Residents hiring staff with known police records will be held partially liable if:

• They fail to report the issue to RWA.

• They allow the person entry against RWA’s advice.
  
  

5. Surveillance and Monitoring

If the domestic worker is allowed to continue work:

• Their movement may be logged and monitored via entry-exit logs/CCTV

• RWA will assign security staff to accompany or observe (Additional Manpower Cost to be paid by Households)
  
  

6. Collaboration with Police

• RWAs will maintain an open line with the local police station.

• In high-risk cases, RWAs will request formal notice from police on whether the individual should be barred.
  
  

7. Reinstatement Protocol

• If the domestic help is cleared or acquitted, the RWA may allow reinstatement based on:

  • Police Clearance

  • Committee Vote