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Worker welfare

Over one in four eligible platform workers opted in to make higher CPF contributions as at Sept 2025

A food delivery rider riding across the road along Tengah Drive, with Parc Flora (left) and Parc Woods (centre) estate in the background, on Dec 26, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
A food delivery rider riding across the road along Tengah Drive, with Parc Flora (left) and Parc Woods (centre) estate in the background, on Dec 26, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Sheng Siong awards long-serving staff members gold coins

The supermarket chain operator has over 80 stores islandwide. PHOTO: LIANHE ZHAOBAO
The supermarket chain operator has over 80 stores islandwide. PHOTO: LIANHE ZHAOBAO

Outgoing Law Society president responds to report on ongoing probe at the professional body

On Dec 17, Ms Lisa Sam Hui Min said in a LinkedIn post that she had repeatedly asked TSMP Law Corporation for written details of the allegations to no avail.
On Dec 17, Ms Lisa Sam Hui Min said in a LinkedIn post that she had repeatedly asked TSMP Law Corporation for written details of the allegations to no avail.

Independent probe under way at Law Society following allegations of workplace bullying

The investigation, which is being conducted by TSMP Law Corporation, was commissioned by the Law Society’s audit committee in September.
The investigation, which is being conducted by TSMP Law Corporation, was commissioned by the Law Society’s audit committee in September.

South Korea worker cleared of stealing snacks from office fridge after 2 years in court

A worker in South Korea has found himself embroiled in a legal battle after being accused of "stealing" a Choco Pie snack worth less than $1.
A worker in South Korea has found himself embroiled in a legal battle after being accused of "stealing" a Choco Pie snack worth less than $1.

Under the red light: The hidden lives of Singapore’s sex workers

Serene (not her real name), a part-time outreach worker with Operation Mobilisation, giving out snacks to sex workers soliciting along Geylang’s alleyways as she tries to connect with them.
Serene (not her real name), a part-time outreach worker with Operation Mobilisation, giving out snacks to sex workers soliciting along Geylang’s alleyways as she tries to connect with them.

Forum: Consider bi-weekly payment arrangements for salaries

Singaporean’s TikTok video defends migrant workers after viral ‘You all are all no use’ clip

Ms Carmen Ortega, 39, posted a video on social media featuring clips of migrant workers working in Singapore.
Ms Carmen Ortega, 39, posted a video on social media featuring clips of migrant workers working in Singapore.

The human cost of Xiaomi’s rapid pivot from smartphones to EVs

The death of Mr Wang Peizhi offers a rare glimpse of the enormous pressure inside China’s tech companies.
The death of Mr Wang Peizhi offers a rare glimpse of the enormous pressure inside China’s tech companies.

Headstart On Record Podcast

How platform work can support young talent

Platform work can expand employment options and opportunities, but only with careful regulation.
Platform work can expand employment options and opportunities, but only with careful regulation.

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