Three workers tell us that during the recruitment phase, they had been offered (and they accepted) a salary of $1,000 a month. But the IPA only showed $520. Any way to resolve this?
With conversations on WhatsApp and bank transfer confirmations, a cook could prove that he was charged more than what the agent declared to MOM
Eradicating the cancer of recruitment fees requires systemic change, not just tougher laws. What should that systemic change look like?
Contrasting experiences by two injured workers. One, injured nearly 2 years ago was unhappy with the process; the other, newly injured, had a boss who seemed to be doing things right.
Midway through a mediation session over a worker's claim for unpaid overtime, he was informed that the employer had "corrected" the overtime rate downwards.
Two university graduates from India holding Employment Passes hint at manpower problems at Changi Airport. Is our work pass system keeping pace with needs?
Bangladesh offered overseas voting for its February 2026 general election. We spoke to several workers about their participation.
Coming soon: new law to streamline enforcement of court orders. Long overdue improvement. A salary insurance scheme would be a useful complement too.
Despite getting judgements in their favour, workers may still not recover their owed salaries. Our report examines the issue.
TWC2 organised a water event to mark Thingyan, the Burmese new year. It's part of our regular outreach to the migrant worker communities.
