Oral Answer to PQ on Review of Employment Act

NOTICE PAPER NO. 1942 OF 2023 FOR THE SITTING ON 3 JULY 2023
QUESTION NO. 4629 FOR ORAL ANSWER

MP: Mr Patrick Tay

To ask the Minister for Manpower whether there will be a review of the Employment Act since the last round of amendments were passed in 2018 especially with the rise in median wages as well as changes in the nature of work, workforce profile and workplaces.

Answer:

1. We review the Employment Act regularly together with our tripartite partners the Singapore National Employers Federation and the National Trades Union Congress. The last round of amendments to the Employment Act were passed in 2018. We will consult our tripartite partners on the next review of the Employment Act, to ensure that it remains up to date.