MOM: Employment Claims Tribunal can already order a party to pay the other side’s costs, including lodgement fees

MOM’s advance figures show total employment grew by 27,700 in the third quarter of 2026, while retrenchments rose from 4,620 to 4,800 and the overall unemployment rate held at 2.0% in September.

Police and MOM found no evidence of cheating or fraud by a former EatGreen (Sumo Salad) worker, so the work injury claim will be paid under WICA. MOM issued the company a stern warning because its work injury insurance covered only two employees instead of all those required.

Peter Seah is stepping down as Chairman of the National Wages Council after more than a decade in the role. Hsieh Fu Hua, currently NWC Deputy Chairman, will succeed him with effect from 19 August 2026. Seah requested to relinquish the position for personal reasons, and the Ministry of Manpower approved the request. He chaired…

In a written parliamentary reply, MOM said TAFEP received 59 workplace harassment complaints in 2025, and that fewer than 5% of employers asked to carry out an independent investigation did not do so; those employers were issued advisories. Under the Workplace Fairness Act, due to take effect by end-2027, employers will have to set up grievance-handling processes and investigate harassment and discrimination grievances.

MOM says the key appointment holder of Maids R Us was jailed for nine weeks on 15 Oct under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act. His agency licence was revoked in June and he is barred from the industry.