Punishment too light

Should deliberately defaulting on employees' pay be made a crime? This is a question that requires serious attention to protect the legitimate rights and interests of employees.

Despite efforts by governments at various levels and trade unions, it is still a problem that haunts many workers, migrant workers in particular, to get paid for the work they have done. Employers often try to invent excuses to withhold wages or even brazenly deny payment.

In such circumstances, it is often very difficult for workers to get back payment in arrears. A lawyer who has handled many cases of this kind reveals that many workers do not have enough evidence to take their employers to court.