Employment & labour

3,252 debates and bills about employment & labour

10 Sep 2026

Assessing Safety Incident Risk Among New Delivery Riders and Implementing Support Measures to Encourage Safety Training

No study exists on new delivery riders' higher safety risk.
Workgroup is studying safety measures, including training and data.
Findings expected by end-2026.

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10 Sep 2026

Platform Worker Safety Risks from Incentive Structures Encouraging Excessively Long Hours and Job Rushing

MOM found no evidence that platform worker accidents were caused by overwork or rushing.
The Approved Code of Practice bans time-based incentives and prioritizes safety over monetary rewards.

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10 Sep 2026

Review of 2025 WorkWell Leaders Impact Measure Findings and Updating Tripartite Advisory on Workplace Mental Well-being

MOM reviewed 2025 WorkWell findings; supporting employees' non-work needs like caregiving boosts workplace well-being.
This aligns with the Tripartite Advisory, which recommends flexible work arrangements for employees.
MOM will periodically update the Advisory with tripartite partners, using WorkWell evidence.

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10 Sep 2026

Real Median Wage Growth Against Productivity Growth and Measures to Sustain Singapore's Strong 2026 Economic Performance

Real median wage growth should track productivity; 2015-2025 saw 2.1% vs 2.3% annual growth.
2026 growth is uneven across sectors and firms, complicating wage alignment.
National Wages Council will set 2026/2027 guidelines factoring economic outlook.

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10 Sep 2026

Flexible Grace Periods for Foreign Worker Quota Calculations to Reduce Compounding Impact of Voluntary Local Employee Departures

MOM uses three-month average local workforce to stabilise foreign worker quotas.
Companies can seek flexibility once replacement local staff are hired.
Requests need supporting documents like employment contracts and CPF contributions.

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10 Sep 2026

Review on Flexible Foreign Worker Quota Calculations for Startups, High-growth Firms and Event-based Staffing Needs Based on Three-month Local Employee Average

MOM uses three-month average local employees for foreign worker quotas.
New companies get quota based on latest month instead.
Appeals for flexibility are considered case-by-case.

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10 Sep 2026

Government Support and Case Management for Residents Engaged with e2i for over a Year Without Employment

Government offers career coaching, training and placement programmes for jobseekers unemployed beyond a year.
Enhanced subsidies include up to 90% salary support and 95% course fee coverage.
New Skills and Workforce Development Agency will coordinate personalised support for longer-term jobseekers.

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10 Sep 2026

Reviewing Healthier SG Capitation Payments for General Practitioners' Expanded Work Responsibilities under Healthier SG

MOH acknowledges GP feedback that capitation may not cover complex care time.
Funding is tiered and sustainable, with extra pay for screenings and vaccinations.
$350M given in 2025; MOH will keep reviewing remuneration.

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10 Sep 2026

Intended Purpose of Section 45 of Employment Act 1968

Tribunal ruled section 45 does not create statutory retrenchment benefits.
Government reviewing Employment Act with tripartite partners to strengthen retrenched worker support.
Update on section 45 obligations to follow after review completion.

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10 Sep 2026

Retrenchment Trends in Singapore's E-commerce and Tech-enabled Sectors

Retrenchments in e-commerce and tech sectors fluctuated 480-580, below 2023-2024 peaks.
Re-entry rate improved to 61%; reskilling programmes like CCPs support affected workers.
Firms doing regional layoffs must declare support via Mandatory Retrenchment Notification.

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10 Sep 2026

Proportion of Resigning Teachers Joined Flexi-Adjunct Teaching Scheme

About a quarter of resigning teachers became Flexi-Adjunct Teachers within a year.
FAJTs handle teaching and non-teaching duties, paid hourly with capped hours.
Resignees and no-pay leave teachers engage on identical terms.

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10 Sep 2026

Learnings from Fractional Work Pilots Led By Alliance for Action on Empowering Multi-Stage Careers for Mature Workers

Fractional work pilots for mature workers are ongoing; definitive conclusions are premature.
Findings will inform Tripartite Workgroup recommendations later this year.
Ministry will consider extending models to younger caregivers and parents.

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10 Sep 2026

Effectiveness of Career Guidance, Traineeship and Work-based Learning Initiatives in Helping Fresh Graduates Secure Sustainable Employment

9 in 10 graduates satisfied with career guidance services.
Nearly half of trainees secured employment, outcomes improve past six months.
Unemployed face limited experience, weak interview skills, or slow hiring.

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10 Sep 2026

Government Grants and Programme Designs to Promote Family-Friendly Job Redesign and Flexible Work Arrangements

Grants like Job Redesign+ fund workplace redesign for family-friendly practices and flexible arrangements.
Productivity Solutions Grant offsets IT costs enabling flexible work; no FWA usage tracking.
About 7,900 entities received PSG support in 2025, but impact on workers is unknown.

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10 Sep 2026

Differences by Firm Size on Ability to Accommodate TG-FWAR Requests and Main Operational Barriers Faced by SMEs

MOM lacks data on SME flexible work accommodation due to no mandatory reporting.
Survey shows fewer SMEs than non-SMEs offer flexible arrangements.
SMEs face lean staffing barriers; grants support job redesign and scheduling.

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10 Sep 2026

Verification of Declared Salaries against Qualifying Salary for S Pass Holders in Services Sector

S Pass services salaries: median $4,200, 25th percentile $3,550, 75th $4,970.
MOM conducts risk-based audits verifying declared salaries against multiple sources.
Since 2021, 30 employers prosecuted for salary kickbacks involving over 100 S Pass holders.

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10 Sep 2026

Proposal for Work Permit Holders to Be Allowed To Work in Hawker Centres

Work permits remain barred from hawker centres to preserve local hawker identity.
Stallholders can hire LTVP/LTVP+ holders; about 300 work as assistants currently.
Policy may be reviewed to balance manpower needs and heritage.

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10 Sep 2026

Continuation of Financial Support to SMEs That Are Offering Students with Disabilities Internship Placements

No wage support for internships; broader hiring subsidies remain for SMEs.
SG Enable partners institutes of higher learning and employers to facilitate placements.
Enabling Employment Credit and Open Door Programme support inclusive hiring.

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10 Sep 2026

Government-paid Family Care Leave for Single Employees Who Are Primary Caregivers of Elderly Parents or Dependants with Disabilities

MP sought mandatory paid family care leave for single caregivers of elderly or disabled dependants.
Government prefers flexible work arrangements, citing survey showing caregivers value flexibility over leave.
Tripartite guidelines launched 2024; support will be reviewed regularly.

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10 Sep 2026

Secondary Employment for Work Pass Holders Granted Security Officer's Licence

Work pass holders with security officer licences cannot take secondary jobs.
They must work only for their designated employer.
MOM investigates complaints and enforces against employers and pass holders.

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