SG Ministry of Manpower

2021-07-16 15:48:01 [Sent by MOM - 16 July]

Govt accepts Tripartite Cluster for Lift & Escalator Industry (TCLE)‘s PWM Recommendations

Over 1,300 lift and escalator (L&E) technicians will benefit from the latest recommendations by the TCLE. The Government has accepted recommendations to:

Extend Lift PWM to include escalator technicians
Introduce a six-year schedule of sustained wage increases from 2023
Implement mandatory L&E PWM from 2022
Introduce a mandatory annual PWM bonus from 2023

For more info: go.gov.sg/tclegov16jul Open / Comment

2021-07-16 13:36:08 [Sent by MOM - 16 July]

Updated Safe Management Measures at the Workplace

From 19 July 2021:
Work-from-home to remain the default
Social and recreational gatherings will not be allowed at the workplace
Food and drinks should also not be served at work-related events

Latest guidelines: https://go.gov.sg/smm Open / Comment

2021-07-09 17:36:05 [Sent by MOM - 9 July]

Singapore’s Workforce Policies

Find out how Singapore’s workforce policies are implemented to benefit Singaporeans.

Read the Ministerial Statement by Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower here: go.gov.sg/6julyms Open / Comment

2021-07-07 11:39:33 [Sent by MOM - 7 July]

Updated Safe Management Measures at the Workplace in Phase 3 (Heightened Alert)

From 12 July 2021:
Work-from-home to remain the default
Continue to stagger start times & implement flexible working hours for employees that need to return to workplaces
Social & recreational gatherings at the workplace will be allowed but limited to no more than 5 persons
F&B allowed at work-related events but should be avoided as far as possible.

We urge everyone to stay vigilant & continue to practice Safe Management Measures at workplaces.

Latest guidelines: https://go.gov.sg/smm Open / Comment

2021-06-10 11:33:57 [Sent by MOM - 10 Jun]

Safe Management Measures at the Workplace

As part of a calibrated reopening, Singapore will move back to Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) from Monday, 14 June. It remains essential that we continue to keep transmission risk in check by limiting interactions in common spaces such as the workplace.
 
Work-from-home will remain the default
Only employees who are unable to work-from-home are permitted to continue working on-site
Social gatherings at the workplace are not allowed & meal breaks should be taken individually
 
We urge everyone to comply with Safe Management Measures in order to keep Singapore safe from COVID-19. 

Latest guidelines: https://go.gov.sg/smm Open / Comment

2021-05-21 14:26:13 [Sent by MOM – 21 May]

Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs) Strongly Encouraged to Stay Home on Rest Days

MDWs who need to go out for essential errands, should keep it short and avoid crowded places.
No intermingling between groups, and no sharing of food, drinks or utensils
Employers can help MDWs understand the importance of stricter SMMs during this period
If MDWs decide to stay home on their rest day, employers should not assign work to them
If MDWs forgo their rest day, employers must provide compensation in lieu of the rest day

MOM officers have also stepped up enforcement efforts at places popular with MDWs. We seek the understanding and cooperation of MDWs and their employers. These measures help protect MDWs, their employers’ families and our community.

More details: https://go.gov.sg/21may-mdws Open / Comment

2021-05-15 06:33:35 [Sent by MOM - 15 May]

Workcare Pilot Study Report and Workcare Grant Launch

The Workcare pilot study highlights the role that our society can play to recognise the work of outsourced essential services workers, and show care for their rest needs:

Providing secure lockers for workers to store their personal belongings safely
Allowing workers to customise their rest areas to instil a sense of belonging
Showcasing the work and efforts of workers to build a connection between them and residents/tenants
Creating opportunities for residents/tenants to appreciate the contribution of workers

Progressive building owners, service buyers, and service providers can also tap on the Workcare Grant to provide new rest areas or enhance existing ones for their outsourced essential services workers. Eligible recipients can get funding support of up to 80% of qualifying expenses, subject to a cap.

For more info, visit: www.mom.gov.sg/workcare Open / Comment

2021-05-14 10:07:04 [Sent by MOM - 14 May]

Updated Safe Management Measures at the Workplace

Safe Management Measures at the workplace will be further tightened to contain the increasing number of locally transmitted cases.

From 16 May - 13 June 2021:
Work-from-home will be the default mode of working. All employees should work-from-home if they are able to.
Companies should avoid work-related events unless critical

We urge everyone to comply with the latest guidelines to prevent COVID-19 from spreading further.

Updated guidelines: https://go.gov.sg/smm Open / Comment

2021-05-08 11:03:48 [Sent by MOM - 8 May]

Clarification on inaccurate post on messaging apps on work pass holders not allowed into Singapore from 11 May

Here are the facts:

Singapore is not closing borders to work pass holders and dependants, but reducing entries from higher risk countries. Some workers who had earlier obtained entry approvals will be rescheduled.

Workers needed for key strategic and infrastructural works will still be allowed entry.

Workers from lower risk countries/regions, or entering via the Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA), Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and other approved travel lanes will not be affected.

To reschedule those affected, we are not accepting new entry applications from higher risk countries/regions for the time being.

Please refer to MOM’s press release for more details: https://go.gov.sg/mom-clarification080521 Open / Comment

2021-05-04 14:54:40 [Sent by MOM - 4 May]

Updated Safe Management Measures at the Workplace

To manage the evolving COVID-19 situation, safe management measures at the workplace with be tightened from 8 May to 30 May 2021:

No more than 50% of employees who are able to work-from-home can be at the workplace at any time, down from 75% currently
Social gatherings at the workplace should also be avoided

We urge everyone to exercise high vigilance while at the workplace, to lower the risk of transmission.

Full updated guidelines: https://go.gov.sg/smm Open / Comment