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Measures to Safeguard Employees' Interests when Employers Consider Cost-cutting

Debated in Parliament on 7 Feb 2024.

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Christopher de Souza inquired how the Ministry for Manpower ensures employers act responsibly to protect employee interests during cost-cutting.
Tan See Leng stated the question had already been addressed in a prior oral reply on 6 February 2024.
He directed members to the official report for the transcript on protection against unfair retrenchment and exploitative contracts.

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Christopher de Souza

#1

Mr Christopher de Souza asked the Minister for Manpower how does the Ministry ensure that employers act responsibly in safeguarding the interests of employees when considering cost-cutting measures.

Tan See Leng

#2

This question has been answered as part of the Minister for Manpower’s oral reply to Parliamentary Question Nos 1 to 3 on 6 February 2024. Members may refer to the transcript for the reply. [Please refer to "Protection for Employees from Unfair Retrenchment Practices and Exploitative Employment Contracts", Official Report, 6 February 2024, Vol 95, Issue 121, Oral Answers to Questions section.]

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Christopher de Souza inquired how the Ministry for Manpower ensures employers act responsibly to protect employee interests during cost-cutting.
Tan See Leng stated the question had already been addressed in a prior oral reply on 6 February 2024.
He directed members to the official report for the transcript on protection against unfair retrenchment and exploitative contracts.

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