A care provider for elderly Singaporeans is under investigation by the Ministry of Manpower over how it manages migrant domestic workers, raising questions about who bears legal responsibility.
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A company called Red Crowns helps elderly people stay in their own homes with hired migrant domestic workers. But the government is investigating whether the company is breaking the rules by controlling the workers while making the elderly clients legally responsible for them instead. Red Crowns says it has been working properly and helping seniors live comfortably.
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Should care providers be allowed to manage workers' terms while making elderly clients the formal employers if it helps seniors stay at home?
👍 👎 Vote ↓Wah lau eh, have you heard about the Red Crowns Investigation, bro?
Apparently, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is poking around RCSL and its staff concerning the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act, dude.
Kinda serious stuff, if you ask me. But wait up, let me tell you the whole story.
So, according to MOM’s Facebook post, RCSL’s operating model might not be legit, ah.
You see, they made the elderly clients take on the role of employers for their migrant domestic workers (MDWs), but RCSL still controlled their job and deployment aspects.
This caused potential problems for the seniors, who could get into legal troubles if their MDWs faced any issues, like work injuries or insufficient rest.
Pretty heavy, right?
Not taking it lying down, bae!
Red Crowns stepped up and explained their side on their own Facebook post.
They shared how they work together with the elderly clients and families to find the right MDWs for their needs.
They even offer their services to 130 seniors in 33 homes across Singapore!
So, they were quite surprised by MOM’s announcement, especially since they’ve been cooperating with them for 1.5 years already.
Sis, Red Crowns aims to help older folks age comfortably in a home-like environment without breaking the bank, you know?
They organise everything, from caregiving and housing to daily meals and activities.
RCSL believes their services bridge the gap between nursing homes and public Community Care Apartments, providing a valuable solution for Singapore’s ageing population.
In case you’re wondering, RCSL is also a social enterprise registered with raiSE.
They even got a grant from DBS Foundation last November for their positive impact on society!
Joshua Goh, the founder, wants to create a happy ending for seniors by offering them the chance to live out their years in a cozy and caring atmosphere. Sweet, huh?
Aiyoh, this Red Crowns Investigation really shows that taking care of our elderly is no simple matter, bro.
But it also opens our eyes to the different possibilities and solutions out there.
So, between nursing homes, public apartments and RCSL, what kind of elderly care do you think is best for our seniors?
Share your thoughts lah, I’m all ears!
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