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.
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?
Reflections on the pandemic: how helping workers with small essential needs reveals their vulnerabilities and the injustices they suffer.
There are many possible measures for reducing recruitment fees, say this research report. Contains deep analyses of rationale and feasibility.
Quite a number of migrant construction workers describe themselves as 'supply workers'. Akash explains what that means and what a hard life it is.
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?
We did a quick poll in October 2020 to see whether dorm-based workers were back at work and whether they were getting paid. And could they get to ATMs?
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?
Kind donors are deeply appreciated. But what are the men's needs and priorities? We try to find out.
The Covid-19 vaccine will be free for all migrant workers here in Singapore, says foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
