Governmental documents in migrant workers' countries of origin are not always as watertight as Singapore's, creating problems for their citizens.
Salaries, including overtime earned, had not been paid for months. Afraid that workers would file claims, boss seizes phones from workers, erasing all data.
Far too many workers tell us that their employers do not issue payslips. Clearly they say the same to the TADM/MOM officials handling salary disputes. Shouldn't there be follow-up action at MOM?
We show evidence that strongly suggests false declaration when making IPA applications, for a worker's two successive jobs
From our data, we estimate that at least 31 percent (likely more) of employers failed to report work accidents within the 10-day reporting period.
From our data, we estimate that at least 31 percent (likely more) of employers failed to report work accidents within the 10-day reporting period.
Not only was Ridouan not paid for his excessive overtime and working on rest days, he had to give money back to the boss.
A restaurant worker fell ill with appendicitis and had surgery. On discharge from hospital, he was told he had been fired.
Following Straits Times' Op-ed of 19 May 2026, the newspaper published several letters. We comment on a few of them.
A worker applied for a restaurant kitchen job and was happy to get one. Not only was he not paid properly, his documentation said this was not his job.
