The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has inspected more than 530 workplaces between May 8 and May 21 and issued fines to 11 companies for failing to allow employees to work from home.
Those who do not comply with the measures will be fined $1,000, increasing to $2,000 for repeat breaches.
Under the latest advisory on May 14, all employees who are able to work home must do so MOM said.
Only employees that are unable to work from home due to their nature of work can continue to work on site added MOM.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry requires all employers to declare the number of workers working at the workplace by May 28, and continue to update if there are significant changes.
“Regardless of the declared number of workers, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that all employees work from home if they are able to do so,” said MOM.
