Foreign worker takes company to court for unpaid overtime, wins S$20,000
A foreign worker in Singapore successfully sued his employer for unpaid overtime wages, winning S$20,000. The Employment Claims Tribunal ruled in his favor despite the company's denial that any overtime hours were worked.
Why it matters
This case highlights the legal protections available to migrant workers in Singapore and the importance of maintaining accurate employment records to prevent wage theft.
The restaurant worker claimed he worked between 13 and 15 hours a day seven days a week, while his company said he worked no overtime at all.
The report presents the facts of the court ruling neutrally without editorializing the labor dispute.
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