Who must notify and when
Businesses registered in Singapore with at least 10 employees must notify MOM when they inform any employee of retrenchment. Submit the notification within 5 working days after notifying the affected employee. Use the official retrenchment-notification service linked below.
Early alert is a separate step
Employers planning retrenchment are encouraged to submit a voluntary early alert. MOM describes this as taking less than 5 minutes. It can provide advice and referrals to SWDA or e2i outplacement support. The subsequent mandatory notification remains due within 5 working days after employees are informed. Notifications help MOM, NTUC, SNEF and relevant agencies identify alternative jobs and training.
Secure transactions
MOM officers do not ask for bank-login details or money transfers over phone calls or email. If a request appears suspicious, check the official secure-transactions guidance or call the 24-hour ScamShield helpline at 1799.
Related topics and services
Official documents and references
- transact safely and securely ↗ Government source
- Read article → · Tripartite Guidelines on Mandatory Retrenchment Notifications ↗ PDF
- submit early alerts ↗ Government source