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- New Paper
Authorities helping 29 Jollibean workers recover unpaid salaries
Soya milk chain Jollibean has agreed to pay the salaries it owed 22 employees in instalments and the Ministry of Manpower is investigating the company for offences under the Employment Act. The Employment Claims Tribunals (ECT) has also ordered the employer to pay salaries to three employees while another four cases are still either undergoing mediation or waiting for a decision by ECT. This brings the total of workers receiving help for unpaid salaries to 29, said the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM) and MOM in a reply to The Straits Times on July 12. The agencies were responding to reports of unpaid salaries and late payments that occurred sporadically since December 2024. MOM will continue to extend help to affected employees. "We would like to remind employers to pay salaries and CPF (Central Provident Fund) contributions on time to their employees," TADM and MOM said in the joint statement. They added that employees in Singapore who are not paid salaries on time can file their claims with TADM, which will assist workers in recovering their salaries either through mediation or referring the case to the ECT, which has legal powers to order employers to pay owed salaries to their workers. Employees who require assistance can contact TADM at Jollibean Foods director Shahrul Nazrin Mohd Dahlan was reported in the media to have said that the company has a new owner and it is working closely with the authorities to resolve salary issues by the end of July. A counter staff The Straits Times spoke to on July 11 said her wages had been unpaid for May and June, and her salary for December 2024 delayed by around three weeks. She had to dip into her savings for rent and personal expenses, said the Chinese national in her late 40s, adding that other front-line staff were also owed salaries. "There was no forewarning; It would have been reassuring if the management had at least warned us that the company was struggling but hopes to turn things around under new owners." The agencies were responding to reports of unpaid salaries and late payments that occurred sporadically since December 2024. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG Employment lawyer Goh Seow Hui told The Straits Times that workers are taking a risk if they stay on their jobs despite salary arrears that a company promises to resolve after an ownership transition. "The employer's promises do not improve the worker's legal position. If there are better alternative opportunities available, the worker is better off resigning and making a legal claim for the salary arrears." An ongoing ownership transition is not a justifiable reason for salary arrears, added Ms Goh, a partner at Bird & Bird ATMD.
Straits Times
13-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
MOM, tripartite body, employment tribunals helping 29 Jollibean workers recover unpaid salaries
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox SINGAPORE – Soya milk chain Jollibean has agreed to pay the salaries it owed 22 employees in instalments and the Ministry of Manpower is investigating the company for offences under the Employment Act. The Employment Claims Tribunals (ECT) has also ordered the employer to pay salaries to three employees while another four cases are still either undergoing mediation or waiting for a decision by ECT. This brings the total of workers receiving help for unpaid salaries to 29, said the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM) and MOM in a reply to The Straits Times on July 12. The agencies were responding to reports of unpaid salaries and late payments that occurred sporadically since December 2024. MOM will continue to extend help to affected employees. 'We would like to remind employers to pay salaries and CPF (Central Provident Fund) contributions on time to their employees,' TADM and MOM said in the joint statement. They added that employees in Singapore who are not paid salaries on time can file their claims with TADM, which will assist workers in recovering their salaries either through mediation or referring the case to the ECT, which has legal powers to order employers to pay owed salaries to their workers. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Government looking at enhancing laws around vaping to tackle issue of drug-laced vapes in Singapore Singapore Why the vape scourge in Singapore concerns everyone Singapore I lost my daughter to Kpod addiction: Father of 19-year-old shares heartbreak and lessons Singapore Organised crime groups pushing drug-laced vapes in Asia including Singapore: UN Asia Why China's high-end hotels are setting up food stalls outside their doors Singapore Geothermal energy present in S'pore, but greater study on costs, stability needed, say experts Singapore Prison school to NUS: At 36, former drug abuser finds it's never too late to get a degree Singapore Driver arrested after 66-year-old woman dies in car crash at Geylang pasar malam Employees who require assistance can contact TADM at Jollibean Foods director Shahrul Nazrin Mohd Dahlan was reported in the media to have said that the company has a new owner and it is working closely with the authorities to resolve salary issues by the end of July. A counter staff The Straits Times spoke to on July 11 said her wages had been unpaid for May and June, and her salary for December 2024 delayed by around three weeks. She had to dip into her savings for rent and personal expenses, said the Chinese national in her late 40s, adding that other front-line staff were also owed salaries. 'There was no forewarning; It would have been reassuring if the management had at least warned us that the company was struggling but hopes to turn things around under new owners.' The agencies were responding to reports of unpaid salaries and late payments that occurred sporadically since December 2024. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG Employment lawyer Goh Seow Hui told The Straits Times that workers are taking a risk if they stay on their jobs despite salary arrears that a company promises to resolve after an ownership transition. 'The employer's promises do not improve the worker's legal position. If there are better alternative opportunities available, the worker is better off resigning and making a legal claim for the salary arrears.' An ongoing ownership transition is not a justifiable reason for salary arrears, added Ms Goh, a partner at Bird & Bird ATMD.
Independent Singapore
11-07-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
From 30 to 5: Some S'poreans not surprised at Jollibean's closures & downsizing
SINGAPORE: Jollibean has been in the news lately due to sudden branch closures and allegations of unpaid salaries. Reportedly due to downsizing, only five outlets remain of the F&B brand, which sells soy-based products — down from 30 at the height of its popularity. On Thursday (July 10), CNA reported that Jollibean's employees claimed that their wages and Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions had not been paid for several months. The report added that the company now has a new owner and that problems with workers' salaries are being ironed out, with a resolution expected to be reached by the end of July. In a statement to CNA, the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union (FDAWU) said, 'Affected workers can approach the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM) to make an appointment for advisory services on employment disputes.' On July 2, a woman took to the Complaint Singapore Facebook page to let others know that she had seen that many of the Jollibean outlets appeared to be closed, including those at Raffles Place MRT and Bugis Junction. She wrote that a search on Google had shown that many outlets were listed as 'temporarily closed.' She added that Shopee had stopped selling Jollibean F&B deals and vouchers. When the CNA report was shared on Reddit, a number of commenters appeared to be unsurprised at Jollibean's closures and problems, claiming competitor brands such as Munchi and Mr Bean were partly responsible for its woes. Others, meanwhile, said they've seen a drop in the quality of the brand's products for some time now. 'As a lover of the thick style min jiang kueh, I have a soft spot for Jollibean because it was a quick & fairly reliable way to satisfy my cravings. But the last few times I ate it, it was just clammy, overly sweet, and the peanut filling, as well as the pancake itself lacked flavour. Not particularly cheap either. Overall, just a bit sad to see an ex-household name die this way,' wrote one. 'TBH, Jollibean has been dropping in quality for a while. Nowadays, it's just getting massacred by Munchi,' another agreed. 'Jollibean is a personal favourite for pancakes. Lately feels like their sizes have decreased quite significantly, though, and it doesn't help that they are hard to come by these days,' a commenter wrote. 'My go-to is always the Jollibean peanut pancake, but it's gotten so bad now. Lumpy and no taste, unlike last time, but the price is also so expensive,' another chimed in. Some Facebook users appeared to feel the same way. 'I used to buy Jollibean's pancake. I stopped when the size got smaller and peanut lesser,' wrote one. 'The pieces keep getting smaller and more expensive as days pass. The filling is getting lesser and lesser,' another agreed. /TISG Read also: Singaporean says he supports 'foreign F&Bs over locals,' gets mixed reaction from netizens
Independent Singapore
03-06-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
'My boss terminated me without proper cause' — Employee claims he was wrongfully terminated over leaked info accusation
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean employee recently claimed on social media that he was wrongfully terminated after being accused of leaking confidential information. On Monday (June 2), he took to the r/askSingapore Reddit forum to seek advice and share his experience with fellow locals. In his post, he explained that he was recently dismissed from his full-time position because his employer alleged that he had disclosed sensitive company information to other departments or colleagues. However, he firmly denied these accusations, stating that they were completely 'untrue.' He also mentioned that his contract puts him at a disadvantage. 'I'm on the losing end as my employment contract only provided for 1 month of notice period, so my salary in lieu of notice will only be 1 month's wages to tide me over the next few weeks and months until I can secure a new job.' Seeking help from those who may have gone through similar experiences, he asked: 'What can I do apart from filing a complaint report with TADM? As I understand, these investigations can take up to weeks and months.' See also Worker laments as she still needs to work even while on sick leave 'Employers can terminate you for no reason at all…' In the Reddit discussion that followed, one user commented, 'Nothing. The employer can terminate their employment contract with you for any reason outside the protected classes (e.g, gender, race, pregnancy).' Another agreed, saying, 'There is no such thing as termination WITH a proper cause. Employers can terminate you for no reason at all. They just need to either give you a notification period or pay you the amount so you can leave immediately.' However, some Redditors challenged this view and suggested the employee might have grounds to file a complaint. One pointed out, 'If they did not tell you what the breach was, or carried out any investigations to ascertain the breach, then you may have a claim for wrongful dismissal.' Wrongful dismissal According to the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM), wrongful dismissal refers to cases where an employee is let go without 'just or sufficient cause.' Examples include dismissal due to discrimination, being unfairly deprived of benefits, or being punished for exercising employment rights. It also covers situations where an employee is forced to resign against their will. In contrast, dismissals due to misconduct, poor performance, or redundancy are generally not considered wrongful, as long as the contractual notice is served or payment is made in lieu thereof. TADM also states that if an employee disputes the reasons given for their dismissal, they must be able to support their claim with 'anecdotal or documentary' evidence. Read also: Singapore jobseeker plans to pause job hunt after 6 months of rejections Featured image by Depositphotos (for illustration purposes only)
