Employment & labour

3,252 debates and bills about employment & labour

5 May 2026

Improving Employment Outcomes of Graduates of Local Private Educational Institutions

PEIs should align courses with industry needs for better graduate employment.
SSG publishes annual graduate employment surveys to inform student choices.
Government offers job matching, training, and traineeships to support PEI graduates.

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5 May 2026

Measuring Employment Outcomes of Part-time, Mature-entry and SkillsFuture-funded Students at Institutes of Higher Learning

GES covers full-time programmes including adult learners; part-time/CET tracked separately via surveys and administrative data.
Econometric study found part-time post-diploma graduates enjoyed wage premium up to 11%.
SkillsFuture surveys also measure training effectiveness, work performance, and enhanced responsibilities beyond employment outcomes.

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5 May 2026

Recourse for Healthcare Workers under Tripartite Framework when Institutions Fail to Follow Up on Reports for Non-police Cases

Ministry won’t centrally track all abuse case outcomes, citing KPI concerns.
Institutions must own and implement protection policies for healthcare workers.
Workers can raise specific non-police cases with Ministry for recourse.

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5 May 2026

Employment Stability among Migrant Domestic Workers

MDW retention rate stable at 64% over five years.
Early cessations stem from mismatched expectations and communication barriers; support via agencies and training.
No new regulations planned; MOM will monitor and review if needed.

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5 May 2026

Effectiveness of Mandatory Monthly Rest Day Requirement for Migrant Domestic Workers

Mandatory monthly rest day since 2023 has high compliance; only about 90 of 300,000 employers penalized yearly.
Most employers give more than one rest day; 99% of workers report satisfaction with emotional support.
No immediate policy changes planned; MOM will monitor compliance and refine measures where necessary.

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5 May 2026

An Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transition with No Jobless Growth

Parliament resolves AI growth must be inclusive, ensuring no jobless growth and supporting every worker through fair opportunities.
Tripartite partners will expand upskilling, job redesign, and early retrenchment notice to aid smooth transitions.
Market intelligence and expanded Jobseeker Support will help displaced workers bounce back with dignity and confidence.

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5 May 2026

Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

Merging WSG and SSG creates SWDA to boost lifelong learning and career support amid rapid labour market changes.
Success measured by job outcomes and precise AI-powered skills-to-job matching, not just courses run.
Agency will serve all jobseekers, pushing integrated job and skills intelligence for better career navigation.

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5 May 2026

Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

MPs support merging SSG and WSG into SWDA to integrate skills, careers, and job support seamlessly.
They stress outcome-based funding, industry-aligned training, and proactive help for displaced and vulnerable workers.

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5 May 2026

Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

Parliament merges SSG and WSG into SWDA to integrate skills training with job placement amid AI and economic change.
Members stress outcome-based metrics, like wage growth and job-fit, over participation numbers.
Calls for human-centric, inclusive support, especially for SMEs, mid-career, seniors, and persons with disabilities.

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5 May 2026

Rearrangement of Business

Proposed debating AI jobless growth motion right after SWDA Bill.
Reason: both cover jobs and workforce development.
Motion agreed, separate debates and votes.

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5 May 2026

Survey Finding of Workers Being Overqualified for Their Roles and Implications on Career and Wage Progression, and Underemployment

Overqualification at 19.4%, but involuntary only 1.7% and stable; most voluntary, including caregivers.
New SWDA agency, job redesign, and training programmes address skills mismatch.
MOM will track new data over time to refine policies.

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5 May 2026

Update on Tripartite Discussions on Advance Mandatory Retrenchment Notification

Tripartite review weighs earlier retrenchment notification, but fears it may hasten job cuts.
Mandatory notification compliance improved to 80% in 2025; penalties stay, reviewed regularly.
Focus shifts to post-retrenchment support; most workers placed within six months.

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8 Apr 2026

Targeted Support for Platform Drivers to Mitigate Rising Operating Costs

Government to collaborate with platform and taxi operators to ease drivers' rising costs.
Targeted support considered for platform drivers, delivery riders, and taxi drivers.
Refer to Ministerial Statements on Middle East impact for detailed measures.

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8 Apr 2026

Assessment Studies on Underreporting of Workplace Injuries and Effectiveness of Reporting Channels and Whistleblower Protections

MOM conducts regular checks and investigates whistleblower complaints to detect underreporting of workplace injuries.
iReport system streamlines WIC insurance claims and injury reporting, ensuring comprehensive and timely notifications.
Reporting requirements expanded in 2020, with fines increased in 2024 to deter underreporting.

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8 Apr 2026

Impact Assessment on Existing Government Payout Recipients Facing Cost of Living Challenges and Support Plans

MPs discuss support for cost-of-living challenges among existing payout recipients.
Emphasis on upskilling and improving employability to boost incomes.
Workfare Income Supplement and Progressive Wage Model target lower-wage workers.

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8 Apr 2026

Developing Working Definitions of Emerging Work Arrangements for Policymaking and Plans to Collect Data on Fractional Work Arrangements in Future Labour Force Surveys

Ministry studying fractional work for senior employment, adapting to economic changes.
No international definition; current data partially captures related trends.
TWG-SE exploring better definitions and data collection, findings to be released.

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8 Apr 2026

Annual Skills Development Fund Disbursements for In-house On-the-job Training Subsidies Over 10 Years and Local Enterprise Support Plans

Minister reported $1B spent since 2019 on OJT training, benefiting 70,000 workers and 20,000 companies.
Government plans to expand OJT funding to address skills gaps and support local enterprises.

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8 Apr 2026

Breakdown of Data on Senior Management Roles by Citizenship and Employment Status in MNCs Across Sectors

Ministry reported 67.3% citizens, 17.4% PRs, 15.3% EP holders in MNC senior roles.
Senior management concentrated in services, with citizens and PRs forming majority.

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8 Apr 2026

Employment Reference System Transparency Reform and Worker Rights Verification Processes for Migrant Domestic Workers

MPs seek transparency, allowing migrant domestic workers (MDWs) to view and contest employer feedback. They question if the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) verifies this data.
MOM clarifies it does not collect feedback, only facilitates direct contact between employers. This maintains confidentiality for candid references, so workers are not notified.

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8 Apr 2026

Industry Skills Council's Involvement in Development of Current Skills Framework and Practitioner Engagement to Ensure Alignment with Operational Skills

Skills frameworks, covering 38 sectors, are developed using labour market data and consultation with employers, industry associations, unions, and other agencies.
Institutes of higher learning partner with industry to integrate projects, work attachments, and internships into curricula to ensure they remain relevant and responsive.

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