Restructuring Singapore clarifies workers are still considered retrenched if role moves abroad Companies must still make statutory payments if restructured staff relocate with the business iStock.com/TkKurikawa Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Thursday 04 June 2026 Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has confirmed that employees which lose their job are still considered retrenched, even if they successfully apply for a role overseas with the same organisat Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access For more on legislative change across the globe, see the IEL Monitor – IEL’s forward-looking tracking tool that covers developments in labour and employment law around the world. You might also like... Unions Singapore unions campaign for advance layoff notice Artificial Intelligence Singapore pressured to adopt “no jobless growth” AI approach Disputes Singapore court affirms employer duty of mutual trust and confidence Spotlight Series Spotlight on Singapore