Overcharged for recruitment – cook has proof
With conversations on WhatsApp and bank transfer confirmations, a cook could prove that he was charged more than what the agent declared to MOM
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05, 2026
28
05, 2026
Very much needed: a centralised jobs portal
Eradicating the cancer of recruitment fees requires systemic change, not just tougher laws. What should that systemic change look like?
23
05, 2026
Two injured workers with experiences as different as night and day
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.
18
05, 2026
Employer lowers overtime rate without worker’s consent, new rate accepted by TADM
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.
12
05, 2026
Employment passes as work-around for manual labour needs
Two university graduates from India holding Employment Passes hint at manpower problems at Changi Airport. Is our work pass system keeping pace with needs?
5
05, 2026
A vote from afar: why most Bangladeshi workers in Singapore did not cast their ballot
Bangladesh offered overseas voting for its February 2026 general election. We spoke to several workers about their participation.
30
04, 2026
New law to streamline the enforcement of civil judgments to be proposed in late 2026
Coming soon: new law to streamline enforcement of court orders. Long overdue improvement. A salary insurance scheme would be a useful complement too.
29
04, 2026
Sweet victory, bitter outcome – Fairness and effectiveness of the salary claims process at TADM and the ECT
Despite getting judgements in their favour, workers may still not recover their owed salaries. Our report examines the issue.
23
04, 2026
Thingyan outreach to the Burmese community a wet success
TWC2 organised a water event to mark Thingyan, the Burmese new year. It's part of our regular outreach to the migrant worker communities.
17
04, 2026
Agent said basic salary would be $1,550; on IPA it was $800
One day before his flight to Singapore, a first-time worker was handed an In-principle Approval showing his salary to be half of what he had agreed with the agent.