Extension of Maternity Protection to Singaporeans Engaged in Non-standard Forms of Employment

Ms See Jinli Jean raised a query on extending maternity protection to Singaporeans in non-standard employment, such as dependent self-employment, to address contract termination due to pregnancy.
She asked if the Ministry for Manpower would provide such recourse and, if not, when it might consider doing so.
Minister Tan See Leng responded that self-employed persons and service buyers should negotiate mutually favourable contracts, referencing the Tripartite Standard on Contracting with Self-Employed Persons.
He noted that disputes can be resolved through the Small Claims Tribunals, without committing to extending formal maternity protection.

Ms See Jinli Jean raised a query on extending maternity protection to Singaporeans in non-standard employment, such as dependent self-employment, to address contract termination due to pregnancy.
She asked if the Ministry for Manpower would provide such recourse and, if not, when it might consider doing so.
Minister Tan See Leng responded that self-employed persons and service buyers should negotiate mutually favourable contracts, referencing the Tripartite Standard on Contracting with Self-Employed Persons.
He noted that disputes can be resolved through the Small Claims Tribunals, without committing to extending formal maternity protection.

Ms See Jinli Jean raised a query on extending maternity protection to Singaporeans in non-standard employment, such as dependent self-employment, to address contract termination due to pregnancy.
She asked if the Ministry for Manpower would provide such recourse and, if not, when it might consider doing so.
Minister Tan See Leng responded that self-employed persons and service buyers should negotiate mutually favourable contracts, referencing the Tripartite Standard on Contracting with Self-Employed Persons.
He noted that disputes can be resolved through the Small Claims Tribunals, without committing to extending formal maternity protection.

Ms See Jinli Jean raised a query on extending maternity protection to Singaporeans in non-standard employment, such as dependent self-employment, to address contract termination due to pregnancy.
She asked if the Ministry for Manpower would provide such recourse and, if not, when it might consider doing so.
Minister Tan See Leng responded that self-employed persons and service buyers should negotiate mutually favourable contracts, referencing the Tripartite Standard on Contracting with Self-Employed Persons.
He noted that disputes can be resolved through the Small Claims Tribunals, without committing to extending formal maternity protection.

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