Review of Employment Act Given Rise in Median Wages

Mr Patrick Tay Teck Guan asked 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.

Dr Tan See Leng: We review the Employment Act regularly together with our tripartite partners the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC). 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.