Why don't human resource companies follow MOM guidelines?
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Hi,
Have seen many cases of salary disputes of students who engage in part-time jobs through such agencies and end up not getting paid or having their pay delayed for weeks and even months. They do not care about MOM guidelines, and even challenge staff to go to MOM if they are unhappy. Also, I understand that any contract signed, both parties (ie. the Employer and the Employee) are entitled to a copy, but in my case the employer did not. Luckily I managed to take a copy when he wasn't looking(sorry if this ain't ethical, but i wanted to show my parents and seek their opinion).Currently they owe me pay from as far back as Oct 2005. It was clearly stated in the contract that pay would be ready 4-6 weeks from the date of service rendered. My current part-time employer has made many threats both verbal and physical to many staff regarding dispute of pay.But they do not abide by it, so what can we do?
Does MOM actually protect part-timers who contribute a small portion to the economy and also the service industry?Please advice...Also I would like to bring this issue up to the MOM,but I do not know which department and how specifically to lodge a complaint and what actions will be taken against the employer.
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Just go to MOM and file a claim against your employer. Substain your claims with your no-pay proof, dates and timings of work rendered, letter of appointment. Be prepared to pay a fee of $50 for filing the claim and from there, MOM will investigate your claim and if necessary, both parties will be called up for verification and confrontation in MOM and if issue is not resolved, your claim will be submitted to Small Claims Tribunal.
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Thing is, there's no systematic records to show i have worked. They never give us punch cards, sign-in/sign-out forms, no sales records etc. Its totally ridiculous. Whenever i ask about it, they would reply with some lame excuse or claim that there's no need for it. When working on designated public holidays,there's also no additional pay or anything.In short, they are really milking us dry.Please assist.
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Can see that the company could be out to fraud you.
Do you keep your own records of work to support your claim?
Under Employment Acts gazetted by MOM, employer must record employees' record of work to justify remunerations or payment. -
I do keep records of how much they owe me in terms of basic and commission and my workplace. But others I nv keep record already. They do have a computerised copy, but they never release it to us.
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That's good enough, it's already a basis for your claim to be investigated. Is there any other of your colleagues having the same fate as you in not getting paid? If there are, garner all to lodge a claim.
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Companies don't like imposing external red tape on them ownselves.
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they're all run by Catbert
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But if they don't follow what are the actions which MOM can/may/will take on them?They don't serve any penalties or anything. And also, the company made us sign a document stating we do not want CPF. Is such a document legally binding?Thanks!
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If you signed it, it legally binds that agreement between you and the company, regardless of anything else.Originally posted by SpecOps87:But if they don't follow what are the actions which MOM can/may/will take on them?They don't serve any penalties or anything. And also, the company made us sign a document stating we do not want CPF. Is such a document legally binding?Thanks! -
But MOM has a ruling stating that if the employee makes more den $50 a mth, they will be required to pay CPF, document or no document.
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Ah but you must note that that ruling applies between MOM and your company, and not between you and your company. So what you signed for only applies on that particular agreement. Your company still follows MOM policy, but the agreement you signed has nothing whatsoever to do with it(that policy).Originally posted by SpecOps87:But MOM has a ruling stating that if the employee makes more den $50 a mth, they will be required to pay CPF, document or no document. -
If, you have actually worked for your employer, when they have no manner of recording the work hours you put in, then I'm afraid you have yourself to blame.Originally posted by SpecOps87:Thing is, there's no systematic records to show i have worked. They never give us punch cards, sign-in/sign-out forms, no sales records etc. Its totally ridiculous. Whenever i ask about it, they would reply with some lame excuse or claim that there's no need for it. When working on designated public holidays,there's also no additional pay or anything.In short, they are really milking us dry.Please assist.
NEVER commence to work, when employer has no system of recording your work days/hours, eg. punch card or at least a log book.
Claiming requires proof, without records it's your words against your employer, and is highly deniable on the part of your employer.
Well, just approach MOM is see what they can do....
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what company is that -_-
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Its a HR Company called Digital Force Networking. They supply promoters to major camera brands and some health care brands of a certain "group". Its totally ridiculous. Anyway...how do you suggest we demand from the employer for logs or anything.Not like MOM has a guideline stating that all part-timers are to be given a log.
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MOM this, MOM that. MOM really don't give a shit about your plight if you ask me.
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So there's really no way which I can get help?
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Like most of us say, you can try, but no gurantees.
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I'm just damn pissed with this total lack of concern by the authorities which allow such employers to play tricks.
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Its not a lack of concern, its just the way things work. Nevermind, in NS you will realise this issue is just the tip of the iceberg.Originally posted by SpecOps87:I'm just damn pissed with this total lack of concern by the authorities which allow such employers to play tricks. -
If you got all the "evidence" you can proceed already what.Originally posted by SpecOps87:I'm just damn pissed with this total lack of concern by the authorities which allow such employers to play tricks.
If you don't have hard evidence... but you can somehow explain to them the situation. can also.
Employment Act alot of things ppl don't follow. because ppl desperate for jobs. what to do?