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How many employers are there?
Here's a figure: There are 66,000 employers of S-Pass and Work Permit holders as at April 2020. And workers with bank accounts now number 521,000, which seems to be 77.5%. Numbers exclude FDWs.
Covid-19 cases explode in Qatar
Covid-19 cases rise dramatically in Qatar in April 2020. Majority said to be from among "expatriates" -- a term that includes low-wage migrant workers packed densely in worker accommodation.
Uphold migrants’ rights in times of crisis
A joint statement by Migrant Forum in Asia and other networks from around the world on the impact of Covid-19 on migrants.
Arrivals of work pass holders to need prior permission, serve 14 days stay-at-home
Foreign workers entering Singapore must first get prior permission before commencing their journeys, then must serve 14-day stay-home period.
Our Covid-19 measures: distance and cleanliness
TWC2 takes the Covid-19 risk seriously, implementing several measures for the safety of our staff, volunteers, clients and visitors.
High Court: Don’t treat work injury lawsuits as ‘game of chance’
High Court reminds lawyers to assess injury cases carefully before filling claims under common law. This is all the more critical when workers are in desperate financial straits and see only the upside of going to court.
Three years later, MOM adopts TWC2’s ideas on adverse inference
MOM adopts an idea put forward by TWC2 three years ago to ensure a more level playing field for workers with salary claims and uncooperative employers
Movie: Life in Singapore through a migrant worker’s eyes
Next screening: 5 January 2020 at 2pm. Part of proceeds to benefit TWC2
Great food and prizes as TWC2 marks International Migrants Day
Food, prizes, dancing and chopping off hands at TWC2's International Migrants Day commemoration
Three Indonesian Domestic Workers Detained without Trial, Fourth Deported.
Three Indonesian domestic workers reported to have links with ISIS; they have been detained under the ISA to be investigated.
