Mandatory retrenchment notifications enable relevant agencies in
Singapore such as Workforce Singapore, the Ministry of Manpower,
the National Trades Union Congress and the Singapore National
Employers Federation to help affected retrenched employees find
alternative employment and/or identify relevant training to enhance
employability.
The Ministry of Manpower had on 7 September 2021, provided an
update on the requirements for mandatory retrenchment notifications
which will take effect from 1 November 2021. Further information on
the update can be found here.
Currently, mandatory retrenchment notifications are only
applicable to employers who meet the following requirements:
