Changes proposed to insurance covering work-related injuries

Singapore

MANDATORY insurance for work-related injuries is to provide bigger maximum payouts and cover around 300,000 more workers, under a new law debated in Parliament on Tuesday.

Employees placed on light duties following work injuries can receive their regular pay - as though they are on medical leave - for up to two weeks, and companies with poor safety records may face higher insurance premiums when more information is available to insurers.