Breaking News: ministry of Manpower Investigates Sporadic Salary Arrears Amidst Company Ownership Transition
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Tripartite Alliance for Fair Employment Practices (TAFEP) are actively investigating a company experiencing sporadic salary arrears and late payments, a situation that has been ongoing since December 2024. These issues have reportedly affected employees during a period of ownership transition.Evergreen Context: Navigating Salary Disputes During Company Changes
Employment lawyer goh Seow Hui from Bird & Bird ATMD advises employees against remaining with a company that is consistently late with salary payments, even if the employer promises resolution during an ownership change. “The employer’s promises do not improve the worker’s legal position,” Ms. Goh stated. She further elaborated that if alternative employment opportunities are available, it is often more advantageous for the worker to resign and pursue a legal claim for the outstanding wages. Ms. goh emphasized that an ongoing ownership transition is not a valid justification for salary arrears.
Employees facing such situations can seek recourse through various channels, including the Ministry of Manpower and the Employment Claims Tribunals, to address salary disputes and ensure fair employment practices.
