Singapore News - There were almost 30 per cent more work injury claims for permanent incapacity awarded in 2023 than in 2022. The 5,173 claims for permanent incapacity awarded in 2023 were a marked rise from the 3,992 claims the year before. About $112 million in medical... Read more at www.tnp.sg
The Ministry's focus and interest first lies in whether Singaporeans who want to find a job, can do so, Minister for Manpower Dr. Tan See Leng affirmed.
Singapore News - Social enterprise Red Crowns Senior Living (RCSL) has been fined and made to change its operating model to comply with the law on employment of foreign manpower. In its previous model of assisted co-living, RCSL matched four seniors to an apartment, and they were cared for... Read more at www.tnp.sg
Singapore News - Employers will face far higher compensation payouts when staff members suffers workplace-related injuries under upcoming changes to the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA). Under the new levels, which will apply from November 2025, bosses will be liable for a maximum of... Read more at www.tnp.sg
The Ministry affirmed that the tripartite partners are committed to ensuring that unreasonable employment contract clauses do not become a norm in the workplace.
Singapore News - Employees from electric vehicle (EV) leasing company EVCo were let go on Jan 31, after the company’s two key executives were arrested in connection with a police investigation. The affected workers included those who did sales, operations, marketing and communications for... Read more at www.tnp.sg
In driving this, employers must ensure their workers are properly trained and equipped with WSH capability and knowledge, Senior Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad stressed.
Singapore News - Two men were in December 2023 found guilty of workplace safety lapses that led to deaths in separate incidents, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Jan 8. Ding Dezhu was sentenced to eight months’ jail on Dec 12, 2023, while Cheok Kok Chau was sentenced to five... Read more at www.tnp.sg