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Migrant worker wins $5,700 overtime pay after 2-year fight as High Court cites unlawful practice

The High Court ruled that employers cannot use a fixed monthly allowance to offset overtime pay.
The High Court ruled that employers cannot use a fixed monthly allowance to offset overtime pay.

Forum: Steps taken to mitigate  UV exposure risks for outdoor workers

Hot days expected over the next fortnight, but heatwave risk in Singapore low: Government

In Singapore, a heatwave is declared when the daily maximum temperature, averaged across all weather stations here, is at least 35 deg C for three consecutive days.
In Singapore, a heatwave is declared when the daily maximum temperature, averaged across all weather stations here, is at least 35 deg C for three consecutive days.

10 people arrested over alleged fraudulent work pass applications

Five companies had allegedly made CPF contributions to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents not under their employment.
Five companies had allegedly made CPF contributions to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents not under their employment.

Twelve Cupcakes workers to receive half of owed salary; several disappointed with partial payment

bncupcake30 - Empty Twelve Cupcakes outlet at Bukit Panjang Plaza.

Credit: TIMOTHY GOH
bncupcake30 - Empty Twelve Cupcakes outlet at Bukit Panjang Plaza.

Credit: TIMOTHY GOH

Migrant workers: Let’s not make them invisible again

Today, there are more than 1.2 million work permit holders on the island.
Today, there are more than 1.2 million work permit holders on the island.

Two delivery riders among 36 workplace deaths in 2025: MOM

The inclusion of platform workers' injuries follows the implementation of the Platform Workers Act on Jan 1, 2025.
The inclusion of platform workers' injuries follows the implementation of the Platform Workers Act on Jan 1, 2025.

Singapore labour market expanded in 2025, but retrenchments ticked up in Q4: MOM

The Ministry of Manpower said that firms are expected to remain cautious in their hiring and wage decisions in the first quarter of 2026.
The Ministry of Manpower said that firms are expected to remain cautious in their hiring and wage decisions in the first quarter of 2026.

Strong hiring demand for engineers, tech specialists in S’pore as newly created roles climb in 2025

Software development and data analytics skills are commonly required for in-demand professions in finance and engineering.
Software development and data analytics skills are commonly required for in-demand professions in finance and engineering.

Forum: Silver Support Scheme targets seniors with lower lifetime earnings

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