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4 Dec 2024

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By The Online Citizen (Taiwan)

Singapore: Chinese worker allegedly experiences labour rights abuse at restaurant, incl. 12 hour work days & denial of leave

“Reddit user alleges labour exploitation, appeals for help for migrant worker”

…A Reddit user has taken to the r/aksSingapore forum to express concerns about a friend’s alleged mistreatment by her boss, who they claim is exploiting employees and damaging Singapore’s reputation.

In a post titled “Need Advice: New Immigrant Boss Exploiting and Destroying Singapore’s Reputation,” shared on Sunday (1 Dec), the user detailed troubling practices at a Vietnamese restaurant run by a Vietnamese-Singaporean boss…

…the user’s friend, a worker from China, has been subjected to gruelling work conditions.

She reportedly worked 12-hour shifts from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with only two days off per month.

Additionally, the employer allegedly imposed severe penalties, deducting S$100 for minor mistakes, such as failing to greet customers promptly or missing a phone call…

They recommended reaching out to charities and organisations experienced in handling such cases, providing a list of resources, including Transient Workers Count Too (TWC2)…