IBM denied engaging in unlawful conduct, and the settlement explicitly states that it does not represent an admission of wrongdoing, with a spokesperson reaffirming the company’s commitment to a skills-based workforce.
Move signals focus on talent strategy and leadership continuity as SAP accelerates its AI-led transformation.
The employer treated a S$300 “Others” allowance as a fixed overtime payment, granting the same sum regardless of whether the worker logged 20 or 40 extra hours. The court therefore ordered the employer to pay S$5,711.11 in overtime wages and S$9,000 in costs.
The coffee giant will roll out a new incentive programme in July 2026, offering $300 quarterly bonuses and weekly pay as part of a broader compensation strategy that includes industry-leading benefits valued at over $30 per hour.
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