Update on Release Date of Tripartite Guidelines on Restraint of Trade Clauses in Employment Contracts

Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Manpower when will the Ministry release the tripartite guidelines on restraint of trade clauses in employment contracts which were previously said to be released in the second half of 2024.

Dr Tan See Leng: The Ministry of Manpower is discussing with its tripartite partners, the National Trades Union Congress and the Singapore National Employers Federation, on how and when restrictive clauses in employment contracts can and should be used, based on established principles that the Courts have articulated. More details will be made available in due course.