Malaysian mini-market worker in Singapore says her boss overloads her with work for over 13 hours/day but

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Malaysian mini-market worker in Singapore says her boss overloads her with work for over 13 hours/day but pays her only S$1.

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However, after just two weeks on the job, she said she already feels mentally and physically drained as her boss has been overloading her with tasks and extending her work hours to 13.5 hours per day—or even longer.“My tasks include stocking and organizing shelves, cleaning the store, receiving and handling inventory, assisting customers, occasionally doing cashier duties when needed, and any other tasks my employer assigns.

“I checked the MoM website, and it seems like some of the practices here might be illegal, but when I brought it up to my employer, he brushed it off, saying: ‘Other people are the same,’” she added. “I don’t want to sound ungrateful, but this situation is starting to feel impossible. If anyone has been through something similar or has advice, I’d really appreciate hearing from you.”In the discussion thread, many pointed out that the lack of a formal contract, long working hours, and insufficient overtime pay are concerning red flags.

Another commented, “Do you have a valid work pass? If you do not, you might want to speak to MoM about this because what your boss does is illegal.

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