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Employment & labour

3,252 debates and bills about employment & labour

10 Sep 2026

Forced Labour Links in Their Regional Operations

Singapore criminalises forced labour and investigates companies when specific allegations arise.
Firms must comply with laws where they operate; no extraterritorial enforcement exists.
Government engages companies, cooperates internationally, and reviews domestic rules on labour standards.

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10 Sep 2026

Sectors and Worker Groups Experiencing Material Effects of 12.5% US Tariff

12.5% US tariff exposes $9.5b Singapore exports; impact muted so far.
Government tracks sectoral, labour-market and firm-expectation indicators, engaging businesses and unions.
Grants like BizAdapt support adaptation; worker help covers reduced hours or pay if needed.

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10 Sep 2026

Study on Veterinary Price Transparency and Workforce Trends

Parliament asked about rising veterinary costs and workforce shortages.
Government says Veterinary Practice Act frameworks are being operationalised.
AVS will review price transparency, itemisation, and training pathways, with updates later.

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10 Sep 2026

Challenges Faced by Employers in Implementing Enhanced Childcare Leave, Tracking Usage of the Leave and Accreditation for Work-life Friendly Workplaces

Enhanced childcare leave delayed; government will fully reimburse employers and support backfilling arrangements.
Workplace norms must shift to embrace caregiving leave; flexible work arrangements benefit all workers.
Government will study family-friendly accreditation and publish childcare leave take-up rates annually.

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9 Sep 2026

Data on Transitions Between Employed and Self-Employed Workers by Age Group in Past Five Years

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9 Sep 2026

Ensuring Haze Protection Measures for Workers Working Outdoors During Prolonged Haze Conditions

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9 Sep 2026

Assessing Demand and Effectiveness of GRIT and GRIT@Gov Programmes

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9 Sep 2026

Measurable Workplace Mental Health Outcomes from Well-Being Champions Network and Addressing Career Disadvantage and Workplace Stigma

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9 Sep 2026

Breakdown of Mental Disorder Work Injury Compensation Claims by Age, Gender and Industry, Claim Outcomes and Compensation Amounts Awarded

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9 Sep 2026

Addressing Retirement Adequacy Gap Faced by Women Caregivers

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9 Sep 2026

Impact of Prolonged Caregiving Responsibilities on CPF Retirement Adequacy and Additional Measures to Mitigate Losses in Retirement Savings

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9 Sep 2026

Reviewing Future Work Permit Applications of Departed Migrant Domestic Workers Under Unresolved Police Investigation

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9 Sep 2026

Impact of Global AI Capital Expenditure and Expansion on Singapore's Economic, Wage and Jobs Growth

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9 Sep 2026

Protocols for Staff Transition when Preschools Cease Operations

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9 Sep 2026

Disparities in Promotion, Remuneration or Career Progression Experienced by Employees Utilising Flexible Work Arrangements Compared with Those Who Do Not

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9 Sep 2026

Update on Foreigners Working as Outsourced Workers in Food and Parcel Delivery Sectors

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9 Sep 2026

Reviewing Employment Act to Clarify Notice Requirements for Employees Terminated at End of Probation

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9 Sep 2026

Ensuring Aircraft Engineers Are Not Penalised for Safety-related Delays

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9 Sep 2026

Legal Protections for National Servicemen against Workplace Discrimination arising from National Service Obligations

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9 Sep 2026

Longer-term Paid Internship or Apprenticeship Programmes for Fresh Graduates in Sectors Affected by AI Adoption

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