MOM mulls body for workers' non-statutory concerns

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Singapore's Manpower Ministry is looking into the possibility of setting up a body to deal with workers' non-statutory concerns, like disputes over bonus payments or work benefits, when to start a sabbatical and whether the employee can go on flexible work arrangements.

Acting Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin said such concerns can be dealt with, without having to go to the civil courts or the Industrial Arbitration Court.

Separately, NTUC Chief Lim Swee Say told Parliament that there has been an increase in the number of SMRT bus drivers from China joining the union.

Members of Parliament also asked if special attention should be paid to essential services to ensure that labour relations in these enterprises do not break down, as they would adversely affect Singaporeans.