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Penalties for Employers Who Do Not Send Mandatory Retrenchment Notice

Debated in Parliament on 7 Feb 2024.

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Christopher de Souza inquired about penalties for employers failing to inform unions about retrenchment as required.
The Minister for Manpower confirmed the question was addressed in a prior parliamentary session on 6 February 2024.
Officials directed members to the official report for the detailed reply on penalties and employee protections.

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Christopher de Souza

#1

Mr Christopher de Souza asked the Minister for Manpower whether there are any penalties when an employer who is required to inform the union about a retrenchment exercise does not do so.

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 about penalties for employers failing to inform unions about retrenchment as required.
The Minister for Manpower confirmed the question was addressed in a prior parliamentary session on 6 February 2024.
Officials directed members to the official report for the detailed reply on penalties and employee protections.

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