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.
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.
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.
The employer said Hulash's overtime was covered by a fixed allowance of unspecified purpose. TWC2 helped Hulash fight all the way to the High Court to win his case.
