Minister corrected his earlier reply, changing "Tripartite Guidelines" to "Tripartite Advisory."
Retrenchment benefit legislation was studied periodically but deemed inappropriate.
The Advisory ensures around nine in ten workers receive compensation, as highlighted.

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5 Aug 2026

Measures Addressing Platform Worker Safety and Adequacy of Income Support Following Rise in Work-related Traffic Accident Fatalities

Ministry concerned over rise in platform worker traffic deaths.
Workgroup developing safeguards with operators and unions.
Since 2025, platform workers get work injury compensation.

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5 Aug 2026

Current Local Qualifying Salary Level and Alignment with Lower-income Worker Wages

LQS of $1,800 corresponds to about 6th percentile; 10th percentile income is $2,000.
Government reviews LQS regularly, considering lower-end wage growth and business factors.
LQS rise to $1,800 from July 2026 benefits up to nine in 10 lower-wage workers.

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5 Aug 2026

Financial Impact on and Assistance for Platform Workers Ineligible for CPF Transition Support Scheme

Higher CPF contributions reduce take-home pay but add operator contributions and total earnings.
Increases are phased over five years, max 2.5 percentage points yearly.
No plans to extend transition support to workers earning above $3,000 monthly.

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5 Aug 2026

Tracking of Excessive Worker Surveillance and Monitoring Complaints Through TAFEP and Other Channels

MP asked if TAFEP tracks excessive worker surveillance complaints and how many were received.
Minister referred to a prior written reply on intrusive employee monitoring practices.

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5 Aug 2026

Extending Workplace Protections to Students on Course-Required Internships Not Covered by Employment Act and Work Injury Compensation Act

Interns under contract of service are protected by employment and work injury laws.
IHLs set safety, hours, allowance expectations and provide insurance for mandatory internships.
IHLs bar abusive companies and share information; MOE will continue safeguarding student interns.

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5 Aug 2026

Reasons for GovTech Retrenchments, Retraining and Redeployment of Affected Employees and Vacancy Consideration across Public Service before Retrenchment

Minister referred to earlier 4 August 2026 reply on GovTech restructuring.
No new details on retrenchment reasons, retraining, or vacancy consideration.
Question answered previously; details in Official Report.

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5 Aug 2026

Scope and Timeline of Review on Staff Wages, Qualifications and Quality Accreditation Framework in Student Care Sector

Review of student care sector announced at Budget 2026 is ongoing.
Scope covers staff wages, qualifications, turnover, and possible accreditation framework.
Ministries will share more details when ready.

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5 Aug 2026

Data on Special Resignation Scheme Departures, Adequacy of Compensation Formula and Future Public Service Employment Eligibility over Past Five Years

130 public officers left via the Special Resignation Scheme over five years.
Compensation is reviewed regularly per tripartite guidelines; ex-gratia top-ups only in exceptional cases.
Departees stay eligible for future public service jobs, but may partially refund if re-entering soon.

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5 Aug 2026

Assessing Public Service Guidelines on After-hours Communication for Promoting Work-life Harmony and Healthier Workplace Culture

Public Service guidelines set no after-hours response expectation unless urgent, with supervisors exercising judgment.
Effectiveness is tracked via employee surveys and feedback, prompting agencies to review and adjust practices.

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5 Aug 2026

Statutory Protection for Student Interns and Debarment of Companies from IHLs' Internship Programmes

Statutory protections apply only to interns under contract of service; others rely on IHL safeguards.
IHLs bar companies for abuse, excess hours, or unsafe conditions, and share information.
MOE will continue working with IHLs to protect student interns' well-being.

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