Proposed Alternative Work Schedule for a Day Off After Working Extra Hour Every Day for Nine Days

Debated in Parliament on 2 Feb 2021.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim proposed an Alternative Work Schedule where employees who work an extra hour daily for nine days earn a day off on the tenth day.
Mrs Josephine Teo responded that the Employment Act already permits flexible work arrangements, including schedules like the one proposed.
She emphasized that employers must ensure employees have adequate rest, break times, and health and safety protections regardless of the work schedule.
The debate highlights the balance between flexible work arrangements and the need for worker well-being under existing legislation.
No immediate policy change was indicated, with current laws already addressing alternative work schedules.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Manpower whether the Government will consider instituting an Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) where employees that work an extra hour every day for a nine-day period will be able to claim the 10th day off.

Mrs Josephine Teo

The Employment Act already allows for alternative work hours and arrangements based on the requirements of businesses and the needs of workers. This includes work schedules such as the ones the Member has described.

Notwithstanding this, employers must ensure that their employees have adequate rest and break times, and safeguard their health and safety at all times.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim proposed an Alternative Work Schedule where employees who work an extra hour daily for nine days earn a day off on the tenth day.
Mrs Josephine Teo responded that the Employment Act already permits flexible work arrangements, including schedules like the one proposed.
She emphasized that employers must ensure employees have adequate rest, break times, and health and safety protections regardless of the work schedule.
The debate highlights the balance between flexible work arrangements and the need for worker well-being under existing legislation.
No immediate policy change was indicated, with current laws already addressing alternative work schedules.

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Proposed Alternative Work Schedule for a Day Off After Working Extra Hour Every Day for Nine Days

Debated in Parliament on 2 Feb 2021.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim proposed an Alternative Work Schedule where employees who work an extra hour daily for nine days earn a day off on the tenth day.
Mrs Josephine Teo responded that the Employment Act already permits flexible work arrangements, including schedules like the one proposed.
She emphasized that employers must ensure employees have adequate rest, break times, and health and safety protections regardless of the work schedule.
The debate highlights the balance between flexible work arrangements and the need for worker well-being under existing legislation.
No immediate policy change was indicated, with current laws already addressing alternative work schedules.

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Mrs Josephine Teo

Notwithstanding this, employers must ensure that their employees have adequate rest and break times, and safeguard their health and safety at all times.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim proposed an Alternative Work Schedule where employees who work an extra hour daily for nine days earn a day off on the tenth day.
Mrs Josephine Teo responded that the Employment Act already permits flexible work arrangements, including schedules like the one proposed.
She emphasized that employers must ensure employees have adequate rest, break times, and health and safety protections regardless of the work schedule.
The debate highlights the balance between flexible work arrangements and the need for worker well-being under existing legislation.
No immediate policy change was indicated, with current laws already addressing alternative work schedules.

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Proposed Alternative Work Schedule for a Day Off After Working Extra Hour Every Day for Nine Days

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Mrs Josephine Teo

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Proposed Alternative Work Schedule for a Day Off After Working Extra Hour Every Day for Nine Days

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Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

Mrs Josephine Teo

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