SINGAPORE — Flash Coffee’s employees affected by the sudden closure of the company’s Singapore operations are owed outstanding salaries, Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions, and prevailing leave entitlements, a union said on Friday (Oct 13).
Salaries owed to workers comprise the balance of 75 per cent of their September salaries, as well as wages for work done until Oct 12, said the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers’ Union in a statement on Friday night.Workers were told on Tuesday that Flash Coffee outlets would close on Wednesday .
The union said it first heard on Friday that Flash Coffee employees were being owed salaries after the closure of the outlets. “We ceased operations at our 11 stores and consequently, our baristas are not required to report to work.”“Most of our Singapore head office staff have been offered roles in other markets or with our regional team. Additionally, we are actively trying to connect our baristas with opportunities in other coffee chains,” the company said.The union said that it is assisting affected members with salary-related claims.
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