Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 4: Patrick Tay on review of Employment Act and unemployment support
Speaking in parliament on Tuesday (Mar 3), MP Patrick Tay sought updates from the Ministry of Manpower on when it plans to roll out amendments to the Employment Act and in what areas. On the subject of retrenchment, he noted that it is not just an economic event, but “a human event affecting livelihoods, families and dignity”. He asked for an update on two key safeguards that directly impact displaced workers - the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme and the Mandatory Retrenchment Notifications framework.
Speaking in parliament on Tuesday (Mar 3), MP Patrick Tay sought updates from the Ministry of Manpower on when it plans to roll out amendments to the Employment Act and in what areas. On the subject of retrenchment, he noted that it is not just an economic event, but “a human event affecting livelihoods, families and dignity”. He asked for an update on two key safeguards that directly impact displaced workers - the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme and the Mandatory Retrenchment Notifications framework.
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