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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Workplace safety code of practice on directors unveiled: Tan
It will boost workplace safety and health standards (WSH).
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.
Meet the leaders of Forward Singapore
Several ministers will help review and refresh the market’s social compact.
Here's why recent real wage growth is lower compared to a decade ago
Total real wage growth in 2021 was at 1.6%—less compared to 2010'2 2.7%.
Which workers saw salary gains in 2021
Employees in the information and communications sector had a 5.1% wage hike.
Salary growth slowly rises 1.6% in 2021
The wage situation improved last year but at a slower pace.
About 41,100 job seekers employed in Q1
Non-resident employment was higher than resident employment.
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