Employment & labour

3,252 debates and bills about employment & labour

7 Jul 2026

Retrenchment of Resident PMETs Aged 45 to 59 and Their Six-month Re-employment Rate

Retrenched PMETs aged 45-59: 3,500 in 2023, 3,200 in 2024, 4,200 in 2025.
Six-month re-employment rate held stable at 48-50% over the three years.
Only ~20% of this group qualified for SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support due to income ceiling.

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7 Jul 2026

Addressing Gaps in Career Guidance, Mentorship and Development of Professional Networks That Were Identified in Recent Study on Inter-generational Mobility within Malay Community

Responding to RIMA study, Government boosts career guidance, mentorship and networks for Malay/Muslim youths.
MENDAKI and AMP grow professional networks in growth sectors with employer and union partnerships.
New committee will engage community to benefit from economic transformation strategies.

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7 Jul 2026

Growth in Labour Productivity and Total Factor Productivity, and Implication for Wage Growth

Labour productivity and TFP grew roughly 2.6-3.0% annually from 2020 to 2025.
Driven by transformation, upskilling, R&D, digitalisation, AI, and foreign talent strategy.
Real median wages rose 1.6% annually, broadly tracking productivity; profitable firms rose to 83.1%.

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7 Jul 2026

Staff Turnover at Social Service Agencies Not Complying with NCSS Salary Guidelines and Measures to Ensure Service Continuity for Clients

Turnover varies across social service agencies; pay is one of many factors influencing decisions.
NCSS salary guidelines guide fair, competitive pay to sustain sector attractiveness.
All agencies should adopt transition processes for client service continuity.

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7 Jul 2026

Assessing Fundraising Burden on Smaller Non-Government-funded Social Service Agencies

Burden on smaller non-govt-funded SSAs to meet NCSS salary guideline hikes was queried.
No co-funding or transitional support; instead, CCT fund and playbook build fundraising capabilities.

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7 Jul 2026

Policy Measures to Prevent Entities from Leveraging Singapore’s Trade Hub Status to Bypass Global Due Diligence Standards

Singapore criminalises forced labour and investigates domestic breaches under existing laws.
Forced labour in supply chains is transnational, best tackled at source via international cooperation.
Government will review regulations to keep addressing this issue effectively.

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7 Jul 2026

Addressing Increase in Unemployment Rates among Residents Aged Under 30

Minister postpones response to question on under-30 unemployment.
Related question by Henry Kwek will be addressed together later.

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7 Jul 2026

Take-up Rates and Outcomes for "Discover On My Way" Job Taster Programmes and Company Tours

80% of 11,000 job taster opportunities taken up across 14 sectors by youths.
78% of participants gained clearer career pathways; NYC had 35 partners.
More early career exposure planned, details at SG Youth Plan end-July.

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7 Jul 2026

Findings in Singapore Workplace Report 2026 that Workers under 35 are Less Engaged and More Stressed

Minister aware of 2026 report on stressed young workers, studying findings.
MOM doesn't track onboarding or mentorship; metrics difficult to measure.
New Singapore Opportunity Index helps firms benchmark career progression and retention.

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7 Jul 2026

Addressing Issues Identified in Legal Profession Sustainability Study

MinLaw will support a Joint Committee tackling lawyer attrition, toxic culture, and feedback on judicial conduct.
AI must be managed to reduce burdens rather than increase demands on lawyers.
Workplace harassment protections apply legally; additional safe channels are being explored.

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7 Jul 2026

Assessing Employment Practices and Financial Health of Related Entities As A Group and Identifying Warning Indicators Preceding Large-scale Unpaid Salary Cases

MOM investigates related entities as a group, holding directors accountable for unpaid salaries across companies.
Warning indicators include salary claims, levy defaults, and payment patterns, prompting targeted inspections and enforcement.
Assistance given: rehousing, Special Passes, financial aid, and job placement for affected migrant workers.

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7 May 2026

Assessment of Global Trade Fragmentation Impact on Workers, and Targeted Reskilling and Job Transition Support Measures

Minister deferred to a prior reply on energy crisis and trade fragmentation.
No new details on exposed worker groups or reskilling support were provided.

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7 May 2026

Measures to Strengthen Local Care Worker Retention and Career Development in Social Services Alongside Recruitment from Non-traditional Source Countries

NTS-OL expands to early childhood roles from September 2026 due to insufficient locals.
Government safeguards local retention via competitive salaries, training, and career progression.
Educator well-being improved with new preschool holidays and no Saturday operations.

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7 May 2026

Salary Guideline Consistency and Impact on Internal Wage Structures, Staff Deployment and Retention Across Social Service Agencies

Yip asked if salary guidelines apply consistently across MSF-funded and non-funded programmes, affecting wages and retention.
Masagos said guidelines help attract talent; SSAs ensure fair pay.
Ministry found agencies generally apply guidelines across roles, regardless of funding source.

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7 May 2026

Consideration to Provide Additional Paid Childcare Leave for Parents with Preterm Births

MP asked about extra paid leave for parents of preterm births.
Minister noted recent leave enhancements but stressed employer impact.
Advocated flexible work arrangements and tripartite efforts instead.

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7 May 2026

Extending Annual Six Days of Paid Childcare Leave to Cover Family Members Who Need Help with Three or More Activities of Daily Living

Government declines extending childcare leave to cover disabled family members.
Flexible work arrangements are more sustainable for long-term caregiving needs.
Tripartite guidelines and resources aim to support working caregivers.

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7 May 2026

Effectiveness of Tripartite Guidelines in Improving Caregivers' Access to Flexible Work

MP asked if tripartite flexible work guidelines effectively help caregivers access such arrangements.
She also sought measures to redesign jobs without hurting career progress.
Minister referred to his earlier oral reply on overqualification from May 2026.

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7 May 2026

Impact of Non-Traditional Source Occupation List Expansion on Local Hiring, Wage Growth, Turnover and Training Outcomes

NTS-OL expansion includes safeguards like an 8% sub-dependency cap and $2,000 salary floor.
These controls maintain incentives for productivity, job redesign, and local wage growth.
MOM publishes wage data and reviews local employment outcomes with agencies and unions.

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7 May 2026

Monitoring and Enforcing against Illegal Freelance Services Advertised on Social Media

MOM investigates complaints and enforces against foreign freelancers working illegally in Singapore.
Cannot act against overseas advertisers; may engage social media platforms to remove listings.
Ministry will monitor the situation and consider further measures where necessary.

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7 May 2026

Data on Annual Premiums of Medical Insurance Policies for EP holders by Percentile, and Mandating Companies to Provide Medical Insurance Coverage

MOM does not track annual medical insurance premiums for Employment Pass holders.
No mandate for employers to provide coverage, as higher salaries enable self-insurance.

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