MOM investigating convenience store chain Emart24 after former employees go unpaid

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The Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management has received unpaid salary claims from 15 former employees of the convenience store chain.

Emart24's Jurong Point outlet is seen on its opening day in December 2022. SINGAPORE: Convenience store chain Emart24 is being investigated by the Ministry of Manpower for allegedly failing to pay former employees.

The Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management received claims for unpaid salaries from 15 former employees of the South Korean chain."TADM has successfully helped five workers to reach an agreement with Emart24, and the company has begun repaying them," said the organisation and MOM in a joint statement on Saturday .The authorities added that affected employees who require employment assistance have been referred to the labour union's Employment and Employability Institute.

MOM and TADM reminded employers to pay staff on time and advised employees who require assistance with salary claims to approach TADM early via Emart24 debuted in Singapore at the end of 2022 and eventually opened three outlets around the country. We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.

 

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