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What else can be done but live a life of quiet resignation?
A profile of a worker with so many problems we hardly know where to begin. Monzurul may not be the luckiest guy, but his situation is not uncommon either.
Two men, three accidents, nineteen months
By sheer coincidence, two men show up at TWC2, both have been waiting 19 months for resolution of their work injury claims, with no end in sight.
Another worker with exploitative salary structure in IPA ‘approved’ by MOM
An example of an employer trying to benefit from lower levy while slashing the wages of an employee to a ridiculous pittance.
Murad’s case flashes many trafficking indicator lights
Boss was unhappy that Murad found a new job. How to stop him from moving to another employer?
The thumb dashed it all
Forhad Dewan was relieved when he could go back to work after Covid-19. It didn't last long. He came to us for help, but we had to explain the limits.
For five years, Alomgir’s employer ignored the law
There's an open secret in Singapore: many employers flout the law on correct calculation of salary with little fear of being taken to task.
In disputes about overtime wages, the devil is in the language
As an S-Pass holder, Tolack's salary was high enough to make one wonder whether he was eligible for overtime pay. What does the law say, and is it clear?
“You want hard job? I have one for you.”
Quite a number of migrant construction workers describe themselves as 'supply workers'. Akash explains what that means and what a hard life it is.
Flooding, sinking and a frustrating silence from the employer
Ali has to choose between keeping his job and going home to save his house. Shouldn't it be his choice to make? Shouldn't an employer respect his decision?
Trapped in time, space and a financial hole
Alam got a "plumbing" job. What exactly did the job involve? But does it matter when he had nothing to do for the past 17 months?