News and opinions in the public domain and TWC2’s response
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09, 2019
If maids are given KPIs, then state their rights too
TWC2 responds to a letter in the Straits Times calling for KPIs for domestic workers.
17
09, 2019
ILO launches Global Media Competition 2019
The ILO is running a Global Media Competition for work related to labour migration. Open to professional and student journalists. Closing date 31 October 2019.
16
09, 2019
Stop Work Orders needed for outdoor workers in haze conditions
TWC2 calls on the government to issue state-wide Stop Work Orders if haze conditions reach unhealthy levels to protect health of workers engaged in physical work outdoors.
15
09, 2019
Survey of doctors reveals barriers to healthcare for migrant workers
427 doctors responded to this survey describing what they've seen of how foreign workers' medical treatment have been compromised.
6
09, 2019
Evacuate! Fire in our building
A smallish fire broke out at Golden Mile Complex, where TWC2's main office is located, on 5 September 2019. We didn't suffer any damage.
5
09, 2019
Straits Times Forum: Bosses of foreign workers ignore court orders to pay up
Following a letter from AWARE about poor enforcement of court orders, TWC2 wrote to the Straits Times Forum highlighting the same issue.
5
09, 2019
High Court says MOM’s Assistant Commissioner had a “fundamental misunderstanding” of the work injury law
Abu Samad died of a heart attack while at work. He had a history of ischaemic heart disease. MOM's Assistant Commissioner for Labour ruled that his next-of-kin were not entitled to work injury compensation. The High Court overruled it.
4
09, 2019
New Work Injury Compensation Act passed
A new Work Injury Compensation Act was passed in Parliament on 3 September 2019. TWC2 comments on some key statements reported in the media. To make the new law work, administrative and process weaknesses must also be addressed.
1
09, 2019
The circumstances of being a foreign worker must be considered, says judge
Duraiarasan injured his right eye on 15 January 2016. at work. He did not see a doctor until January 19th. The employer seemed to have argued that no accident happened on the 15th and MOM dismissed the worker's injury claim.
5
08, 2019
14,000 foreign spouses in Singapore work
At a Parliamentary sitting on 15 January 2019, Nominated Members of Parliament Anthea Ong and Mohamed Irshad asked the Minister for Social and Family Development questions regarding foreign spouses of citizens and permanent residents. The Minister of State for Social and Family Development, Sam Tan, answered for the minister. In the latter part of the