Over the years, ministers have repeatedly said that migrant workers with valid employment claim will be permitted to find new jobs without repatriation, but Anna was denied this.
The no-consent transfer scheme – do workers know about it? Do they make use of it? Are they successful in transferring to new jobs if their Work Permits are not renewed?
Dul comes to TWC2 with a multi-layered problem. He tells us how he was recruited and what happened soon after he started working for the employer. But is there a solution?
Employers of foreign workers must pay a monthly levy to the government. Mamun and his coworkers found that their boss hadn't paid for months; their work permits revoked.
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?
Farhad did not agree to renewal of his permit after 3 years in the company. Under the regulations, he had a right to look for another company. but this right was effectively denied him.
Singapore allows employers to act in bad faith while pretending to have rules that allow retention of skills and experience.
Dulal did not want to work for the current employer anymore. He would find a new job. The employer's reaction was to shackle him. The manpower ministry provided the metaphorical shackle.
MOM's "adjustment" of the no-consent period makes it contingent upon employers giving consent. Circular logic?
Omar asked for a raise at Work Permit renewal. The employer refused. With the permit expiring, he thought he could use MOM's no-consent period to get a new job.
