As a Singaporean office worker, I was pretty surprised when I found out that overtime pay only covers workman. I knew that our nation had strict labor laws, but I had no idea that this was one of them. I understand that there are certain laws in place to protect workman, but I feel like office workers should have the same rights.
I have worked in a few offices here in Singapore, and I have noticed that working overtime without pay has become almost a norm. It doesn’t matter if you are a manager or an entry-level employee earning above a certain threshold, you are expected to put in extra hours when needed and not be compensated for it.
This creates a lot of stress and frustration for us office workers as we are often forced to work late into the night without being compensated adequately.
I think it’s unfair that office workers are not given the same rights as workmen when it comes to overtime pay. We put in just as much effort and hard work, yet we’re not given the same kind of protection. I think the Ministry of Manpower should look into this issue and make sure that office workers are given the same rights as workman when it comes to overtime pay.
It’s also important to understand why office workers are not given overtime pay. Some employers are simply trying to save money and don’t want to pay their employees extra for overtime. Others may not be aware of the law or simply choose to ignore it. This is why it’s important for us office workers to be aware of the law and ensure that our employers are following it.
Work OT or get fired
Unfortunately, many employers are not willing to pay overtime. I’ve heard of employers threatening to fire their employees if they don’t work overtime without pay. This is why it’s important for us to be aware of our rights and to stand up for ourselves if we are not given the pay we deserve.
Overall, I think it’s unfair that office workers are not given the same rights as workman when it comes to overtime pay. We put in just as much effort and hard work, yet we’re not given the same kind of protection. I hope that the Ministry of Manpower will look into this issue and create a law that provides office workers with the same rights as workman in regards to overtime pay.