Forum: Declare Friday a public holiday when holidays fall on Saturday
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When a public holiday falls on a Saturday, the Government should declare the preceding Friday a public holiday instead of leaving it to companies to offer a day off in lieu.
While many employers comply, some SMEs do not.
Employees may hesitate to lodge a complaint with the Manpower Ministry, fearing retaliation.
To ensure fairness and avoid ambiguity, the Government should standardise the practice by declaring Friday a public holiday in such cases.
Low Weiming
