Migrant worker activist groups have revealed that errant bosses have been “scamming” MOM for years by reporting to MOM that they are housing their workers in proper approved dorms or quarters when they are actually putting them up in sub-standard cheap places. This was reported in the media today (27 Jul).
A proper approved dorm for a worker to live in can cost about $300 a month. But housing workers at construction sites can be free, while a month’s stay in a shophouse is about $200.
Under the MOM’s regulations, it is the responsibility of employers to ensure acceptable accommodation for foreign workers. Foreign worker accommodation must meet the various statutory requirements. These include:
http://www.tremeritus.com/2014/07/27/bosses-have-been-scamming-mom-on-ft-housing/
A proper approved dorm for a worker to live in can cost about $300 a month. But housing workers at construction sites can be free, while a month’s stay in a shophouse is about $200.
Under the MOM’s regulations, it is the responsibility of employers to ensure acceptable accommodation for foreign workers. Foreign worker accommodation must meet the various statutory requirements. These include:
http://www.tremeritus.com/2014/07/27/bosses-have-been-scamming-mom-on-ft-housing/