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MOM ‘did not advise’ employer to fire migrant worker harassed by loan sharks; he can remain in Singapore amid police probe

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SINGAPORE: A migrant worker, who was fired after his employer was harassed by loansharks for his alleged loans, was terminated following a decision made by his employer and not on the advice of the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), said the MOM and the police in a statement on Saturday (Apr 6). Their statement comes after … Read more

China bosses told to clear migrant workers’ dues or face ‘severe’ punishment as Lunar New Year approaches

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The year-end is a time of widespread wage arrears, and local governments should investigate such cases to identify hidden problems so that all dues are settled as soon as possible, Shen told the conference. State Councillor Shen Yiqin (centre) addresses a national teleconference on clearing wage arrears for migrant workers, in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: … Read more