SINGAPORE, Nov. 1 -- The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) here is investigating Twelve Cupcakes for non-payment of salaries and other possible breaches after the bakery chain abruptly dismissed about 80 employees on Oct 29.

In a joint statement with the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board yesterday, MOM said it will take enforcement action and impose penalties if necessary, The Straits Times reported.

The CPF Board will file a claim with the liquidator, AAG Corporate Advisory, to recover outstanding CPF contributions for September and October.

Authorities said the company, which is unionised under the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union (FDAWU), had closed without prior notice to the union or its employees, calling the move irresponsible an...