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These workers get minimal or no CPF contributions, depending on the sector.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Five days a week, Mr Jimmy Lee works eight-hour shifts as a security officer, patrolling and ensuring the security of the building housing a multinational company. At 68, he is still fit and chose to continue working at Security & Risk Solutions (SRS), a security agency, even though he has surpassed the statutory re-employment age of 67. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-...

Six Singapore-headquartered companies have made it to an index that recognises commitment to furthering gender equality and data transparency.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Omar's heart sinks when he trudges past his closed school gates in the Jordanian capital Amman - now part of his trip to work, to repair and clean kerosene heaters.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE - The Covid-19 pandemic has created a silver lining for women and caregivers as many are now better able to juggle household responsibilities while working from home. However, flexible work arrangements have also created more stress and there needs to be greater clarity on how employees can disconnect from work when they need to. These were among the issues raised by panellists at the Conversations on Singapore Womens Development virtual dialogue session on Monday (Jan 18), which was ...

The changes could reduce the number of dependant's pass holders entering Singapore, said observers.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

With a job guarantee scheme, maybe.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but the modest drop did little to dispel concerns that the US job market and wider economy face an arduous recovery from the devastation inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States government has agreed to another massive stimulus package to keep its listing economy afloat as the coronavirus pandemic rages on, but help for the unemployed people most in need might not come right away.. Read more at straitstimes.com.