{"id":17081,"date":"2022-02-25T16:58:23","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T08:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stu.org.sg\/?page_id=17081"},"modified":"2025-07-16T15:03:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T07:03:44","slug":"workplace-matters-industrial-relations-ir","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stu.org.sg\/index.php\/workplace-matters-industrial-relations-ir\/","title":{"rendered":"Workplace Matters (Industrial Relations-IR)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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STU stands ready to offer workplace advice and representation to members. STU handles an average of 1,200 cases a year. Delegates may assist by referring members who are facing workplace issues to STU.<\/span><\/p>\n

Civil servants are governed by the Instruction Manual (IM). In an event of a grievance, Delegates should\u00a0share the grievance procedure flowchart (IM2O) with the affected member.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Some workplace matters of which Delegates should be aware.<\/span><\/p>\n

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Delegates should be aware of the consequences of \u2018C-\u2019, \u2018D\u2019 and \u2018E\u2019 performance grades on EOs, especially those on probation and approaching retirement age.<\/span><\/p>\n

EOs who are given the \u2018D\u2019 or \u2018E\u2019 grades could be placed on the Performance Review Process (PRP). Affected EOs would be placed on the Pre-PRP for three months, and then PRP for a further three months. Failure to meet the performance level required would result in termination of the EO.<\/span><\/p>\n

Non-confirmed EOs who are given the \u2018C-\u2019 performance grade will not be confirmed. Affected confirmed officers will not be promoted and will not be entitled to professional development leave for two years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please refer to IM2O for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n

SCHOOL TRANSFERS<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Members should apply through the open posting and closed posting exercises during APEX. However, should there be an urgent need for a school transfer, Delegates should direct<\/span>
members to seek assistance from STU.<\/span><\/p>\n

WORKPLACE SAFETY<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Delegates should work with their School\/MOE Branch Management to ensure that the<\/span>
workplace is safe for members. Delegates may highlight workplace safety concerns to STU.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the event of a workplace injury, members can claim their medical expenses under the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA) or IM2J. Delegates may direct members to their<\/span>
Administrative Manager to obtain information on the two schemes to make informed choices on their claims.<\/span><\/p>\n

When in doubt, members may approach STU.<\/span><\/p>\n

TALKS AND RESOURCES<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

STU conducts talks as part of its outreach to teachers so that they can avoid potential pitfalls in carrying out their duties as an educator. Drawing on past cases handled by STU, the talks cover:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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TEACHER AND THE LAW SERIES<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Obligations of a Teacher<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n		This session explains the legal responsibilities of the teacher as an employee of the Ministry of Education\/School, and teachers\u2019 liabilities to students vis-\u00e0-vis the Tort of Negligence.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Teachers and Classroom Disciplinary Actions<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n		In this talk, the teacher\u2019s rights and limitations in disciplining their students will be covered.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Teachers and Social Media<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n		Practical guidelines on how to navigate through the New Social Media environment in a safe and professional manner will be provided.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Delegates should collaborate with the School\/MOE Branch Management Team to arrange for STU to conduct these talks in your school or workplace.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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