For a long time, the Government has been cautious about introducing unemployment benefits, as automatic unemployment benefits have resulted in negative outcomes in other countries, where people find it more attractive to stay unemployed rather than get back to work, he said....
The aim is to support these workers as they continue with their upskilling and job search so that they can eventually bounce back, he said....
Mr Wong made the remarks at the Economic Society of Singapore Annual Dinner
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