SATS probes service partner after allegedly docking S$5 from wheelchair usher's pay for being 11 seconds late
The elderly man's pay slip allegedly showed the deduction.
Airport service company SATS has sought clarification from Aventa Services after claims that Aventa docked S$5 from an elderly Changi Airport wheelchair usher's pay for being 11 seconds late. Juliet Low, the CEO of maid database Maid Without Borders, alleged that the elderly man showed her a pay slip with the alleged deduction. SATS acknowledged awareness of the allegations and is concerned, while Aventa stated they are responding to Ministry of Manpower queries.
The allegations claim the elderly man earns S$7 per hour and lost S$5 due to being late, an amount that would imply an hourly wage of S$1,636, which appears unlikely. Employers can deduct a worker's salary for unauthorised absence, but not to exceed their salary for the period of absence, and employers should find out why an employee is late.
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