SG Ministry of Manpower

2022-03-07 10:50:57 [Sent by MOM - 7 Mar]

MOM Budget Highlights 2022

At this year’s Committee of Supply debate, MOM introduced several new measures to seize opportunities created by a recovering global economy. We will focus on three priorities:

Upgrade the capabilities of our local workforce
Uplift our vulnerable and mature workers
Uphold inclusive and progressive workplace practices

Find out more at: mom.gov.sg/cos2022 Open / Comment

2022-03-02 05:37:19 [Sent by MOM – 2 March]
 
Deferment of six-monthly medical examination (6ME) for Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs) and other female Work Permit holders (WPHs)
 
To ease the pressure faced by healthcare providers 
 
Employers who:
Received notices dated Jan and Feb 2022 will have until 30 Apr 2022 to send their MDWs and WPHs for the 6ME 
Were to receive notices in Mar and Apr 2022 will be notified of a new date by post and email from end-April 2022
 
We urge employers to defer the 6ME visit, unless medical attention is needed
 
For more details, visit: https://go.gov.sg/momdefer6me Open / Comment

2022-02-19 07:37:05 [Sent by MOM - 19 Feb]

Uplifting Lower-Wage Workers

Over the next two years, we will uplift our lower-wage workers by:
extending the Progressive Wage Model to new sectors and occupations
requiring companies employing foreign workers to pay all their local employees at least the Local Qualifying Salary
enhancing the Workfare Income Supplement Scheme

The Govt will introduce the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme to provide transitional support for employers in implementing these Progressive Wage moves.

For more details, visit: go.gov.sg/upliftinglww

#SGBudget2022 Open / Comment

2022-02-16 14:09:39 [Sent by MOM – 16 February]
 
Updates to SMM at the Workplace and Removal of Entry Approval Requirements for all Long-Term Pass Holders (LTPHs) except work permit holders
 
From 21 February 2022 2359 hours:
 
All Long-Term Pass Holders (LTPHs) except work permit holders will not be required to apply for an entry approval to enter Singapore.
 
From 25 February 2022:
 
Up to 50% of employees able to WFH allowed back at the workplace (no change)
Workplace requirements to be aligned with community SMMs
Social gatherings of up to 5 persons will be allowed at the workplace
Restrictions on cross-deployment lifted
 
For more details, visit: go.gov.sg/resettingmeasuresforomicron and go.gov.sg/SMM Open / Comment

2022-02-06 11:49:48 [Sent by MOM – 6 Feb]

[Reminder] Get booster shot to maintain fully vaccinated status

From 14 Feb 2022, individuals 18 years old and above will only be considered fully vaccinated for 270 days after the last dose in their primary vaccination series

To maintain your fully vaccinated status, you will need to get your booster shot

Only fully vaccinated workers are allowed to return to the workplace. Get your booster shot as soon as you are eligible to do so

Read the updated SMM advisory here: https://go.gov.sg/smm Open / Comment

2022-02-04 10:53:08 [Sent by MOM – 4 Feb]

Advisory on Business Continuity Plan in Preparation for Omicron Wave

In view of Omicron’s higher transmissibility, tripartite partners have issued an advisory to guide employers in planning for business continuity.

Employers are likely to see fluctuating, short-term manpower shortages, which may spike if there is workplace transmission

Employers and employees should continue to overcome manpower challenges together, while protecting the health and safety of all at the workplace

Employees should not turn up for work if they feel unwell

Members of public can support businesses by being more understanding if there is an unavoidable service disruption

Read more here: go.gov.sg/bcp-advisory Open / Comment

2022-01-26 06:22:58 [Sent by MOM – 26 Jan]
 
[Reminder] Get booster dose to maintain fully vaccinated status
 
From 14 Feb 2022, individuals 18 years old and above will only be considered fully vaccinated for 270 days after the last dose in their primary vaccination series.

To maintain your fully vaccinated status, you will need to get your booster dose

Only fully vaccinated workers are allowed to return to the workplace. Get your booster dose as soon as you are eligible.
 
Read the updated SMM advisory here: https://go.gov.sg/smm Open / Comment

2022-01-24 16:05:20 [Sent by MOM - 24 Jan]

Waste Management Workers to Benefit from New Progressive Wage Model (PWM) Recommendations

Up to 3,000 waste management workers will benefit from new PWM recommendations:

Provide clear progression pathways by mapping out various PWM job roles within the Waste Collection and Materials Recovery sub-sectors

Enhance training requirements, including requiring at least two Workforce Skills Qualifications modules for entry-level job rungs

Implement PWM wage ladder and six-year schedule of sustained wage increases

Introduce mandatory annual PWM bonus for eligible workers

Read more at: go.gov.sg/tcwmjan22 Open / Comment

2022-01-10 12:43:35 [Sent by MOM – 10 Jan]
 
Updated Advisory on Work and Leave Arrangements for Employees Who Test Positive for COVID-19
 
If physically well, self-isolate at home for 72 hours. No need to visit clinic or hospital for PCR test.
 
If unwell, see a doctor and if symptoms are mild, you may be issued with a 5-day MC. Self-isolate at home for 72 hours.
 
After 72 hours of self-isolation, do a self-ART.
: can return to work and resume daily activities.
: continue to self-isolate and take another ART every 24 hours. End self-isolation upon negative self-test ART or on Day 10 (for vaccinated) or Day 14 (for unvaccinated).
 
Do not return to the workplace if under self-isolation. You should be allowed to work from home if you are physically well. If working from home is not possible, employers should treat the period of absence as paid sick leave without requiring a MC.
 
If you have been given a 5-day MC by a doctor, it should also be treated as paid sick leave.
 
Read more here: go.gov.sg/advisory-art-positive Open / Comment

2022-01-01 10:34:17 [Sent by MOM - 1 Jan]

Updated Safe Management Measures for work-related events

From 3 Jan 2022, work-related events that have no mask-off activities and have participants predominantly seated or standing in a fixed position may proceed with 51 to 1,000 participants after notifying the authorities via an online submission form at https://go.gov.sg/submit-wre-mice.

Up to 50 participants (existing):
Not required to notify or seek approval from the authorities.
Attendees must maintain at least 1m safe distance.
Meals should not be the main feature of the event. The food must be served individually with the participants seated while consuming.
Work-related events held at third-party venues will also be subject to any additional premises owners’ safe management policies.

From 51 - 1,000 participants :
Event organisers must notify the authorities before the event
Attendees must maintain at least 1m safe distance and be in zones of up to 100 pax per zone, with 2m between zones.
No mask-off activities allowed
Event must be static, with participants predominantly seated or standing in a fixed position (e.g. meetings, conferences, award ceremonies).
All attendees are subject to Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures

Read the updated SMM advisory here: https://go.gov.sg/smm Open / Comment