Manpower Ministry reviews retrenchment measures amid signs of softening labour market
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The Manpower Ministry is considering action against employers who do not pay retrenchment benefits but can afford to. It will also work with tripartite partners on providing clearer guidance as to what counts as retrenchment. These are among measures being reviewed to support workers amid signs of a softening labour market. Germaine Wong reports.
07 Oct 2026 12:00am
The Manpower Ministry is considering action against employers who do not pay retrenchment benefits but can afford to. It will also work with tripartite partners on providing clearer guidance as to what counts as retrenchment. These are among measures being reviewed to support workers amid signs of a softening labour market. Germaine Wong reports.
