Ministry of Manpower

Dyson submitted mandatory layoff notice ‘on time’, within 5 working days of informing staff: MOM

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Dyson submitted mandatory layoff notice ‘on time’, within 5 working days of informing staff: MOM

SINGAPORE: Dyson had submitted its mandatory retrenchment notification to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) within five working days of notifying affected staff, which was “on time”, the ministry said on Saturday (Oct 12). This enabled the Taskforce for Responsible Retrenchment and Employment Facilitation – comprising representatives from MOM, Workforce Singapore, National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and NTUC’s … Read more

Singapore’s workplace fatality rate for 1H2024 near last year’s record low; 19 deaths reported

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Singapore’s workplace fatality rate for 1H2024 near last year’s record low; 19 deaths reported

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s workplace fatality rate for the first half of 2024 remained near last year’s record low, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Wednesday (Oct 9). It stood at 1.0 per 100,000 workers for the January to June period, compared with 0.8 and 0.99 in the first and second half of 2023. There were 19 … Read more

Real wages in Singapore grew 0.4% in 2023, similar to 2022

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Real wages in Singapore grew 0.4% in 2023, similar to 2022

All industries and all types of employees experienced wage growth last year, the ministry said, though it pointed out that the changes were smaller than in the year before. The wage growth of senior management employees was 4.6 per cent, while rank-and-file and junior management employees experienced 4.8 per cent and 6.3 per cent wage … Read more

Diver dies after getting entangled with boat propeller; MOM investigating

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Diver dies after getting entangled with boat propeller; MOM investigating

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Wednesday (Jun 19) said that it is investigating a fatal workplace accident in which a diver died after becoming entangled with a boat propeller.  The incident took place at about 2.10pm on Tuesday at the eastern anchorage, along Marina South Pier.  “A 22-year-old Malaysian worker was performing hull cleaning … Read more

Special pass of migrant worker fired over ‘loan shark’ harassment not extended further after last ditch appeal

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Special pass of migrant worker fired over ‘loan shark’ harassment not extended further after last ditch appeal

In their statement on Thursday night, MOM and ICA reiterated the reasons previously given by the police and MOM as to why Mr Sharif’s Special Pass was not extended. They said he had been given sufficient time since the termination of his work permit on Apr 11 to look for a new job under the … Read more

MOM ‘did not advise’ employer to fire migrant worker harassed by loan sharks; he can remain in Singapore amid police probe

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MOM ‘did not advise’ employer to fire migrant worker harassed by loan sharks; he can remain in Singapore amid police probe

SINGAPORE: A migrant worker, who was fired after his employer was harassed by loansharks for his alleged loans, was terminated following a decision made by his employer and not on the advice of the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), said the MOM and the police in a statement on Saturday (Apr 6). Their statement comes after … Read more

Exposed machine parts, improper storage among safety lapses by metalworking firms

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Exposed machine parts, improper storage among safety lapses by metalworking firms

MOM called on employers to put in place safety measures such as guardrails and machine guards, and to conduct regular maintenance of machines and equipment. It also advised workers to adhere to safety practices and to refrain from operating machines that they are not trained to use. The ministry conducted more than 650 inspections between … Read more

Retrenchments rise, labour demand in Singapore continues to cool in third quarter: MOM

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Retrenchments rise, labour demand in Singapore continues to cool in third quarter: MOM

LABOUR DEMAND CONTINUES TO COOL The number of job vacancies fell for the sixth consecutive quarter from a peak in March 2022. Nearly one-third of all job vacancies in the third quarter were in growth sectors, including information and communications, health and social services, professional services, as well as financial and insurance services. The labour … Read more