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Retrenchment

NTUC, employers split on retrenchment notice lead time; workers say timely support matters more

Earlier retrenchment notification could give workers, unions and government agencies more time to prepare for job losses, but employers warn that forcing companies to disclose restructuring plans too early could risk leaks of sensitive information and complicate difficult business decisions.
Earlier retrenchment notification could give workers, unions and government agencies more time to prepare for job losses, but employers warn that forcing companies to disclose restructuring plans too early could risk leaks of sensitive information and complicate difficult business decisions.

MOM to review suggestions to make advance retrenchment notifications mandatory

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said mandating such a requirement poses challenges, as retrenchment is a difficult process and is often a last resort for companies.
Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said mandating such a requirement poses challenges, as retrenchment is a difficult process and is often a last resort for companies.

MPs raise ideas to better protect workers, such as requiring advance notice of retrenchments

Workers could be better supported if employers give advance notice of retrenchments, MPs said.
Workers could be better supported if employers give advance notice of retrenchments, MPs said.

Forum: Grateful for getting more than job advice at career fair

Forum: Mandating advance retrenchment notification may reduce employers’ operational flexibility

More companies turn to NTUC for support amid AI disruption

NTUC Secretary-General (SG) Ng Chee Meng (left) interacting with SIN Assurance PAC workers during a visit to the SIN Assurance PAC office on Feb 9, 2026.
NTUC Secretary-General (SG) Ng Chee Meng (left) interacting with SIN Assurance PAC workers during a visit to the SIN Assurance PAC office on Feb 9, 2026.

He was laid off at The Washington Post after working there for 60 years

Martin Weil, one of hundreds being let go at The Post, has worked on local news there since 1965.
Martin Weil, one of hundreds being let go at The Post, has worked on local news there since 1965.

US news outlet Washington Post begins layoff, gutting sports and foreign coverage, says source

The layoff comes days after the more than 145-year-old newspaper scaled back its coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics amid mounting financial losses.
The layoff comes days after the more than 145-year-old newspaper scaled back its coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics amid mounting financial losses.

About 9 in 10 retrenched eligible workers received retrenchment benefits: MOM

Office workers crossing Market Street near Market Street Hawker Centre within the heart of Singapore's financial centre in the CBD area, 18 February 2025. PMET, employment, commercial space, foreign talent, economy
Office workers crossing Market Street near Market Street Hawker Centre within the heart of Singapore's financial centre in the CBD area, 18 February 2025. PMET, employment, commercial space, foreign talent, economy

Amazon bungles layoff plan with misfired internal e-mail

Reuters reported on Jan 23 that Amazon intended to lay off thousands of corporate employees starting this week.
Reuters reported on Jan 23 that Amazon intended to lay off thousands of corporate employees starting this week.

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