How ‘lip service’ sends business to illegal recruiters
We were glad that MOM re-affirmed ministers' statements that workers with valid salary claims will get permission to transfer to new jobs, but how does it work in practice?
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06, 2023
11
07, 2021
More loopholes than laws: how Singapore failed to protect John Peter, part 5
Following a detailed documentation of John Peter Ayyavu's salary claim saga, our comments about the weaknesses revealed in Singapore's salary claim system.
11
07, 2021
More loopholes than laws: how Singapore failed to protect John Peter, part 2
A detailed documentation of John Peter Ayyavu's salary claim saga. After four months of not being paid, John files a claim at MOM/TADM, the start of a long battle.
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04, 2021
Shamim’s salary claim comes with a seagoing twist
Work permit holder went to Spain, says wasn't paid his allowances for 82-day cruise. Nor basic and overtime pay for three months.
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03, 2021
How did 5,000 salary claims a year become 1,400 over five years?
In 2018 and 2019, over 60% of all salary claims were filed by foreign employees. Even digging these basic figures out involved sleuthing. Many things still opaque.
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02, 2021
“MOM help me,” says Yasser, declining TWC2 assistance
Some workers feel confident that they can handle their salary claims on their own, declining help and advice from us. We respect their decision.
5
11, 2020
TWC2 submits UPR shadow report for Singapore
For the upcoming Universal Periodic Review in 2021, our shadow report highlights several human rights shortcomings in Singapore affecting migrant workers here.
24
09, 2020
TADM — friend, stranger or foe?
When an employee files a claim, the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management plays two roles. Is there a conflict of interest between the two roles?
11
09, 2020
What happened with salary claims during the lockdown?
With mediation meetings too difficult to organise, most cases were suspended. With the gradual lifting, there's some movement, but little prospect of happy outcomes.
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08, 2020
Kibria and Selim held hostage by Singapore’s underground economy
Selim and Kibria, not paid for their previous jobs, are looking for new ones. They talk about inescapable demands for money from agents, supervisors and bosses.