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S1E77: Maid abuse: Lawyer recommends employers must pass exam before allowed to hire maids: The Big Story Ep 77
The Big Story Ep 77: Maid abuse: Lawyer recommends employers must pass exam before allowed to hire maids
5:47 mins
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.
Justin Chan, a senior partner at law firm Tito Isaac & Co., weighs in on the Government's plans to prevent maid abuse in Singapore.
At a virtual doorstop on Thursday (Feb 25), Manpower Minister Josephine Teo said the Government is reviewing three key areas: safeguards against abusive employers, the reporting system for doctors, and the involvement of community and partner organisations.
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