We might be out of Circuit Breaker but the authorities are as stringent as ever in enforcing Covid-19 rules.
On the first few days of Phase One, the authorities have already inspected over 200 workplaces and closed three down.
And now, one week into Phase One, they hit the internet headlines again.
This time for:
5 Businesses & 53 People Fined During Phase One, Including Those That Don’t Allow WFH When They Can
According to a media statement released on 9 June by Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB), enforcement checks were done on malls, tourism areas and workplaces from 2 Jun to 8 Jun 2020.
Five businesses across the retail, food and manufacturing industries were found to have breached safety management measures and fined $1,000 each.
Offences include:
- failed safe-distancing measures at outlets
- made employees come to work even though they can work from home
10 other businesses were told to improve their workplace safety measures.
Other than the 5 businesses, 53 people were also given the composition fine of $300 for the following offences:
- not wearing masks
- breaching the ban on gathering
- leaving their place of residence for non-essential purposes.
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A Gentle Reminder
We might be phasing out of Circuit Breaker but rules will still be strictly enforced.
During phase 1 and 2, the default work mode for all employees should be working from home.
Unless the employees require the use of specialised equipment or need to fulfil legal requirements, they shouldn’t be working at the office.
Anyone caught breaking the law can be jailed up to 6 months, fined up to $10,000, or both.
Businesses are urged to continue to obey safe distancing measures like implementing SafeEntry, proper queue markings and crowd control during peak periods.
“As more business, schools and workplaces reopen, malls and shops will need to gear up to manage larger numbers of people.”
Click here for updated guidelines and the full list of Safe Management Measures.
Needless to say, you also cannot meet with your friends during Phase 1 nor should you anyhowly leave your house.