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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.

Fewer than 1 in 2 private university grads find full-time work, as median salary holds steady

Fresh graduates from Private Education Institutions faced a tightening job market in 2025, with fewer than half securing full-time employment despite median salaries remaining steady.
Fresh graduates from Private Education Institutions faced a tightening job market in 2025, with fewer than half securing full-time employment despite median salaries remaining steady.

Doctors in England begin six-day strike after rejecting government’s pay and workforce deal

The strike action during the Easter holiday period is due to run until the morning of April 13.
The strike action during the Easter holiday period is due to run until the morning of April 13.

Recommended pay for social service jobs in S’pore up by 5% on average

Those working in social services could get higher salaries, with recommended pay guidelines for jobs in the sector up by 5 per cent on average.
Those working in social services could get higher salaries, with recommended pay guidelines for jobs in the sector up by 5 per cent on average.

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

Former OCBC chief Helen Wong’s pay falls 6.3% to $12 million in last year at bank

Ms Wong was paid $12.8 million in 2024.
Ms Wong was paid $12.8 million in 2024.

Singapore’s family-run firms lack pay transparency, study shows

Singapore-listed companies are replete with executive directors that are either substantial shareholders or related to them, and firms aren’t disclosing enough about how pay is decided.
Singapore-listed companies are replete with executive directors that are either substantial shareholders or related to them, and firms aren’t disclosing enough about how pay is decided.

The high costs of caring for your parents

Many parents under-estimate their own needs because they think they can continue working for as long as they want.
Many parents under-estimate their own needs because they think they can continue working for as long as they want.

UOB chief Wee Ee Cheong’s pay down 20% to $12 million in 2025

UOB's deputy chairman and CEO Wee Ee Cheong received $15.05 million in total pay for 2024.
UOB's deputy chairman and CEO Wee Ee Cheong received $15.05 million in total pay for 2024.

WNBA, players’ union agree ‘transformative’ labour deal: Reports

Caitlin Clark, one of the WNBA's stars, talking on stage before an NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Feb 1.
Caitlin Clark, one of the WNBA's stars, talking on stage before an NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Feb 1.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.