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Foreign worker beats Singapore company in court thanks to handwritten log of 1,848 overtime hours

Newseze Wire·Fri, Jul 3, 5:30 AMWire: VN Express International
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Foreign worker beats Singapore company in court thanks to handwritten log of 1,848 overtime hours

A Bangladeshi restaurant worker in Singapore has won S$20,000 (US$15,500) in unpaid overtime after a tribunal believed the handwritten log he kept of 13-to-15-hour days, seven days a week.

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A Bangladeshi restaurant worker in Singapore has won S$20,000 (US$15,500) in unpaid overtime after a tribunal believed the handwritten log he kept of 13-to-15-hour days, seven days a week. The story falls into Newseze's world desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: VN Express International.
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