SINGAPORE, July 19 — Singapore will increase the minimum annual leave entitlement for outsourced Progressive Wage Model (PWM) workers from seven days to 10 days beginning in 2029, said the Manpower Ministry (MOM).
It said the new entitlement will be implemented in phases for outsourced workers across five PWM sectors: cleaning, security, landscape, lift and escalator maintenance, and waste management.
Approximately 60 per cent of outsourced workers, comprising full-time resident employees aged 25 to 64 within these sectors, will benefit from the increase, said MOM.
“An increase in baseline leave entitlement will support the professionalisation of outsourced PWM sectors by strengthening retention and service continuity to build a resilient core resident workforce in these sectors.
“To give businesses sufficient time to adjust, the increase will be implemented progressively from 2029 onwards,” MOM said in a statement on Sunday.
The ministry will continue to work with its tripartite partners to ensure the smooth implementation of the enhanced leave entitlement, with the aim of improving the well-being of outsourced PWM workers, while supporting businesses through the transition. — Bernama
