India, Sept. 17 -- An employer sparked debate online after asking if domestic helpers in Singapore are typically allowed overnight air conditioning. Worried about escalating electricity bills after their helper used the unit all night, the employer sought advice on setting boundaries, prompting users to stress worker comfort and humane living conditions.

"Aircon for helper?" a Reddit user wrote. The employer continued that they recently hired a new helper who has a room to herself and is good at her work.

The person continued, "She has been here for about a week now and since I found out she on the ceiling fan full blast, my husband has on the aircon for her in her room. The next day she took the gesture as permission to on the aircon t...