MOM Releases Names of Companies That Force People on LOA to Come to Work

Getting away with breaking the law in Singapore is like opening Netflix and picking a show right away; it almost never happens.

So, when the Singaporean Government asks you to do something, you do it, or face the consequences.

Want an example?

Take a look at these companies.

MOM Releases Names of Companies That Force People on LOA to Come to Work

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has taken action against 10 more work-pass holders and suspended the privileges of nine more employers for breaching leave-of-absence (LOA) requirements between 10 Feb and 24 Feb.

In total, they have taken action against a total of 14 work-pass holders and 15 employers.

MOM has been conducting regular checks through physical inspections, telephone and video calls to ensure that work pass holders on mandatory LOA abide by the requirements.

But for some strange reason, these people just couldn’t bear staying at home and watching Netflix.

Work passes revoked

Of the 10 work-pass holders who most recently broke the rules, 6 have had their passes revoked.

In 2 of the cases, both the workers and employers claimed ignorance of the LOA requirements, despite being informed by MOM earlier on the requirements.

Seriously? Maybe they should download the Goody Feed app.

The workers’ work passes were revoked, and they have been permanently banned from employment in Singapore. The employer’s work pass privileges have also been suspended for two years.

Yes, permanently banned. You don’t mess with the gahmen. 

One wise guy actually visited a damn casino when he was supposed to be on LOA. His work pass has been revoked and he has been permanently banned from employment in Singapore.

Oh yes, I might have the coronavirus and might infect others, but I desperately need to play some Blackjack.

Three others did not respond to calls by MOM despite MOM’s repeated attempts. MOM has revoked their work passes and suspended the work pass privileges of the two employers for failing to ensure that their workers remain contactable during the LOA period.

Companies named

Now, this is where it gets juicy.

For the other four work-pass holders, they have been given stern warnings. But it’s not just that; MOM actually named the offending companies.

Yes, it’s a first.

For the first three cases, these workers who were supposed to be on LOA were instructed by their employer to work.

You think your boss is bad? Try being employed by one of these guys. 

The first case involved a worker who approached MOM to lodge a complaint against his employer, Element Logistics Pte Ltd, a freight forwarding firm, after his company’s business development manager instructed him to work.

The second case involved a worker from SCDA Design Pte Ltd, an architecture firm, who was instructed by her company’s HR manager to report to the office despite her being on LOA.

The third case involved a worker from Cham Brothers Engineering Pte Ltd, a manufacturing firm, who was instructed by his company director to work during his LOA.

The three workers were given a warning, since they’re sandwiched between the laws and their livelihood (nasty bosses). MOM has also suspended the work pass privileges of their employers for three years.

One other foreign worker was given a stern warning for being out of his residence for a prolonged period of time after his meal.

Sometimes a Chicken Rice is so good you just have to sit and reminisce about the meal you just ate.

Reminded employers and employees of duty

Guys, it’s pretty simple. If you are told not to leave your house, do not leave your house. I don’t care how much you miss that Nasi Lemak from Adam Road. The LOA rule is in place for a reason: to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

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In its statement on Monday, MOM reminded all employers and employees that they have a joint duty to ensure that employees behave responsibly during the LOA.

Employers are not allowed to instruct their employees to turn up for work while on LOA or SHN, with ignorance of the requirements not being an excuse.

MOM reiterated that they will not hesitate to revoke the work passes and withdraw work pass privileges against errant employers or employees.

Members of the public who have any information on work pass holders or employers breaching the LOA requirements can email MOM at: [email protected].

Forget the Zohan, you don’t mess with the Singapore gahmen.