SG Ministry of Manpower

2021-12-29 10:45:20 [Sent by MOM – 29 Dec]

Updated Workforce Vaccination Measures
(applies to both employees and self-employed persons)

From 1 Jan 2022:
Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated workers not allowed to enter workplace unless they test negative within 24 hours before entry

From 15 Jan 2022:
Unvaccinated workers not allowed to enter workplace even if they test negative
Partially vaccinated (i.e. have taken 1 dose) workers can continue to enter with negative test result

From 1 Feb 2022:
Only fully vaccinated workers allowed to enter workplace

Premises owners should ensure that the Workforce Vaccination Measures are adhered to by all workers at their premises.

For more details, visit:
- Workforce Vaccination Measures: www.mom.gov.sg/vaccinationadvisory
- Safe Management Measures: https://go.gov.sg/smm Open / Comment

2021-12-21 13:01:19 [Sent by MOM – 21 Dec]
 
Extension of levy rebates & waivers for businesses

As the CMP sectors continue to face manpower shortages & increased costs, the $250 Foreign Worker Levy rebate will be extended till March 2022.

FWL will also be waived for all foreign workers, including migrant domestic workers, during their entry Stay-Home Notice and residential onboarding programme at the Migrant Worker Onboarding Centres.

More details: go.gov.sg/fwlext Open / Comment

2021-11-12 15:00:10 [Sent by MOM – 12 Nov]

Govt Accepts the Security Tripartite Cluster’s Recommendations
 
Over 40,000 security officers will benefit from the latest Progressive Wage Model (PWM) recommendations by the Security Tripartite Cluster.
 
The Government has accepted the recommendations to:
Introduce a six-year schedule of PWM wage increases from 2023 to 2028
Intensify efforts to raise industry standards and improve working conditions for security officers
 
Read more at: go.gov.sg/stcnov21 Open / Comment

2021-11-12 06:28:07 [Sent by MOM – 12 November]
 
Cost Sharing of Stay-Home Notice (SHN) and related COVID-19 tests between employers of transfer non-Malaysian Work Permit Holders (WPHs)
 
Current employers of non-Malaysian WPHs can arrange for SHN and related COVID-19 tests to be shared with subsequent employers, if the worker is transferred to another employer within 12 months from completion of SHN.
 
MOM has also issued guidelines recommending that employers bear the costs proportionate to the workers’ duration of employment within the 12-month period.
 
  Employers may also mutually determine the apportionment of costs, subject to the following criteria:
• The current employer does not receive more than what was paid for the costs of SHN and related COVID-19 tests
• Both employers sign a written agreement on the amount of costs shared, and the agreement is to be retained by both employers for one year from the agreement date
 
For more details, visit: https://go.gov.sg/scg18a
  Open / Comment

2021-11-03 09:50:48 [Sent by MOM – 3 Nov]

Retirement & Re-Employment Amendment Bill 2021

The Bill establishes the maximum possible statutory retirement and re-employment ages at 65 and 70 respectively.
- Follows recommendations by the Tripartite Workgroup on Older Workers in 2019

To better support our seniors who are able and wish to continue working to do so, and boost their retirement adequacy

From 1 Jan 2022, CPF contribution rates raised by up to 2% for workers above 55 to 70 years old

From 1 Jul 2022, the retirement and re-employment ages will be raised to 63 and 68, respectively.

For more information, visit go.gov.sg/seniorworkers-support Open / Comment

2021-11-02 17:01:46 [Sent by MOM – 2 Nov]

CPF Amendment Bill 2021 was passed in Parliament today.

The CPF system will be simplified to:
Help members build up their retirement nest egg
Receive their retirement payouts smoothly
Streamline the administration of CPF schemes

There are no changes to the CPF withdrawal rules and payout ages.

Details on the CPF Amendment Bill 2021 can be found at cpf.gov.sg/CPFAA. Open / Comment

2021-10-28 12:08:35 [Sent by MOM - 28 October]

Mandatory Post-Placement Checks by Employment Agencies (EAs) for New Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs) and their Employers
 
MOM will require EAs to conduct at least one post-placement check within three months after the MDW has joined the household.
 
Key Points to Note
This applies to all MDWs placed in households after 1 Dec 2021, regardless of their employment history in Singapore.
The check can be done via a phone call or in-person check-in.
The requirement will be made mandatory under the Employment Agencies Licencing Conditions (EALC).
 MOM will conduct routine audits to ensure adherence.
 
EAs are key intermediaries in facilitating matches between MDWs and employers. They can help to ensure that both parties settle well into the new working relationship.
 
For more details, visit go.gov.sg/postplacementchecks
  Open / Comment

2021-10-27 07:01:36 [Sent by MOM – 27 Oct]

Report employment infringements on MOM’s website

Some examples of employment infringements include:
Employment Act violations
Workplace safety and health violations or lapses
Illegal employment or deployment of foreign workers
False declaration of foreign workers' salary or qualification

Watch this video to find out more and report employment infringements via this link: https://www.mom.gov.sg/eservices/services/report-an-infringement Open / Comment

2021-10-26 07:48:30 [Sent by MOM – 26 Oct]

HR Jobs will be transformed by technology in the next 5 years

Technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics and the Internet of Things are redefining business models and jobs

The HR Jobs Transformation Map provides HR professionals with insights on how their jobs will be transformed and the pathways they can take to pivot to new roles

For more details, visit https://go.gov.sg/hrjtm Open / Comment

2021-10-24 08:31:10 [Sent by MOM - 24 Oct]

Caring for our Migrant Workers (MWs) at Recovery Facilities

Fully vaccinated, COVID-positive MWs can recover safely in recovery facilities with ready access to medical care and telemedicine support.

Here are some things employers should note, if their workers stay at these facilities.
- Booklets: https://go.gov.sg/booklettrf
- Infosheets: https://go.gov.sg/infosheettrf Open / Comment