Ministry of Manpower
The Ministry of Manpower is a ministry of the Government of Singapore which is responsible for the formulation and implementation of labour policies related to the workforce in Singapore.
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Employment rate hits 67.5%, exceeding pre-COVID level
Employment rate hits 67.5%, exceeding pre-COVID level
It was higher by 2.3 percentage points than the 2019 figure.
MOM reveals 1,270 non-tech workers in tech firms were retrenched
Over 8 in 10 who were laid off were non-tech roles.
Gov’t OKs proposal to give insurance, work injury compensation for gig workers
Gig workers are self-hired delivery, private-hire car drivers, and taxi drivers.
Non-resident workers in construction and manufacturing boost employment in Q3
Based on advanced estimates, total employment expanded by 75,600.
Chart of the day: Unemployment rates falls in August
Ministry of Manpower warns of a slowdown in labour market activity.
Workplace safety code of practice on directors unveiled: Tan
It will boost workplace safety and health standards (WSH).
Non-residents boost employment figures in H122
There were 95,400 non-residents employed during the first half.
Performance bond no longer required from employers hiring Filipino domestic workers
Previously, employers had to purchase a purchase bond of $7,000.
Heads up for lower-wage workers: MOM orders $1,400 local qualifying salary
It will take effect on 1 September.
Target employment rate for persons with disabilities up 40%: Wong
In 2021, the employment rate for the group rose by two percentage points.
Tripartism must be enhanced for new employment models: Tan
Under tripartism, union, government and employers must collaborate.
Employment ‘more robust’ in Q2: MoM
The employment rate likely expanded by 1.9% during the quarter.
Chart of the day: Salary disputes drop in 2021
Approximately 84% of salary claims were resolved that year.
Employment appeals fall significantly to 1.73 per 1,000 employees in 2021: MOM
Most of the complaints filed were salary and dismissal claims.
Chart of the day: Wrongful dismissal claims dips in 2021
26% of wrongful dismissal cases assessed were substantiated.
Dangerous workplace incidents doubled in H12022
The MoM recorded 9,000 violations of the Workplace Safety and Health Act.
7 in 10 businesses have work safety and health technology in place
Companies who have yet to adopt one can tap on the Productivity Solutions Grant.
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