Haze guidelines and advisory for work >>

Ministry of Manpower (MOM) reiterates no national shut-down of workplaces 

During this period, employers should not compromise on the health and safety of their employees as they continue functioning. This is especially so for those involved in outdoor work.

Risk mitigating measures should be adopted to make work less strenuous, for example with the use of mechanical aids. Employers can also rotate jobs, schedule more rest breaks for employees performing outdoor work.

In addition, visibility factors should be taken into account to ensure that safety of employees is not compromised. For example, risk assessments should be conducted for outdoor lifting activities.

Re-employment age to be raised to 67 years by 2017 >>

PM Lee recounted that every time he attended a union function, workers had said that they want the re-employment age to be raised, and to keep working for as long as they are healthy...

38 firms identified for not hiring, grooming Singaporeans >>

Singapore has identified 38 companies for close scrutiny and about 100 others for further monitoring for preferring foreigners to Singaporeans while employing professionals, managers and executives. Read on >>

Sand Artist creates touching SG50 tribute to Mr Lee Kuan Yew

Singapore National Day Long Weekend Special – FREE Entry To Attractions >>

As announced by Minister Heng Swee Keat, chairman of SG50 Steering Committee, the President has declared 7 August 2015, Friday, as a special one-off SG50 Public Holiday. Enjoy a long weekend and join in the celebration!