Implement flexible workplace hours to prevent crowding in public; first-time F&B offenders will now face enforcement action: Lawrence Wong

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Implement flexible workplace hours to prevent crowding in public; first-time F&B offenders will now face enforcement action: Lawrence Wong
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SINGAPORE: Employers have been urged to implement flexible workplace hours to allow workers to travel off-peak and reduce the risk of large ...

SINGAPORE: Employers have been urged to implement flexible workplace hours to allow workers to travel off-peak and reduce the risk of large crowds, as Singapore continues to resume more activities amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

“I’m glad that most people, F&B operators and diners, most people are complying with these measures. But there are still a few breaches that we pick up literally on a daily basis, and they typically happen at the popular night spots - not always, but very often at some of these popular areas,” he said.

On Sep 5, the Singapore Tourism Board ordered a restaurant to cease operations for flouting safe management measures. A day later, Enterprise Singapore fined five establishments for failing to ensure a minimum of 1m between groups of diners. Enforcement action could include fines and ordered closures, depending on the severity of the offence.

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