SBS Transit lawsuit: Ex-driver says company's built-in overtime is confusing

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The lawyer for transport operator SBS Transit (SBST) sought to show in the High Court on Wednesday (March 23) that bus drivers benefit from what it calls a 'built-in overtime' component in their pay. But former driver Chua Qwong Meng, who is leading a court fight by 13...

He alleged that the company had breached the Employment Act and his employment contract as there were several instances where he worked for seven consecutive days or more before having a day off.

In its employment contracts, SBST requires drivers to work 48 hours a week, including four hours of"built-in overtime".

 

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