Oversight of Non-compete Clauses in Employment Contracts

Mr Desmond Choo asked the Minister for Manpower (a) whether the Ministry regulates the inclusion of non-compete clauses in employment contracts; and (b) whether the Ministry will consider issuing guidelines to employers and employees on the incorporation of non-compete clauses in employment contracts.

Dr Tan See Leng: This question has been answered as part of the Minister for Manpower's oral reply to Parliamentary Questions No 32 to 37 on 5 February 2024. Members may refer to the transcript for the reply. [Please refer to "Companies that Fail to Give Mandatory Notification to Government When They Retrench Employees", Official Report, 5 February 2024, Vol 95, Issue 120, Oral Answers to Questions section.]