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What is needed is to inculcate the right mindset in employers. - The Straits Times
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Pay boss pregnant workers' wages
Cost could be borne by the Government, just like for NSmen's ICT. -myp 		Childcare leave and unreasonable bosses: Alert MOM so it can help
Employers who refuse to grant childcare leave without reasonable grounds may be fine up to $5,000.
How to make builders out of S'poreans
Construction jobs could be made more attractive for Singaporeans to bite. -myp 		Workers with young kids more committed
They have a greater sense of job responsibility. -myp
Pregnant workers as good as the rest
Pregnant employees are no less competent than nonpregnant ones. -myp 		Have sympathy for bosses of pregnant workers
An employer says employees should 'earn' benefits first.
Pregnant? Stand up for your rights at work
Women given raw deal by employers should not suffer in silence. 		Employees' dilemma
Some employees were deprived of entitlement, but cannot risk their jobs reporting it. -ST
Bosses told her to take a break - which she did not need
Bosses had put pressure on her to resign, and postponed confirming her job. -ST 		The New Rules
Maternity benefits have been enhanced last year to better protect working mothers. -ST
Pregnant? You're fired
MOM gets record number of pregnancy- related complaints from workers. -ST 		Govt Subsidy
Total of $5 million set aside to help defray costs for companies that adopt best sourcing. -ST
Stop hiring on the cheap
Giving contracts based on performance rather than price will boost pay and productivity. -ST 		Attract more with equal pay, fair rules
Reader suggests some solutions to challenges faced by women in the workforce.
Sore over poor treatment, layoff package
She had worked for the company for almost twelve years. -ST 		Retrenched, but where can non-union members get help?
There is no mention of recourse or assistance for staff not part any unions. -ST
'Smarter, better, faster' the way to go
Workers should think creatively and innovatively to create greater value. -ST 		Older staff face double whammy
Retaining older workers is a major challenge for companies in Singapore.
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