SGSingapore's Parliament staff will receive a salary increase of 2% to 9% starting August 1, aligned with raises for other public servants announced earlier this year. Additionally, parliamentary clerks, specialists in legislative procedures, will be eligible for a new retention payout beginning September 1, aimed at reducing turnover and recruitment costs. These changes were approved unanimously by Parliament and recommended by the Commission on Parliament Staff, led by Speaker Seah Kian Peng. The proposal was based on reports highlighting the increasing complexity of parliamentary work and the difficulty in replacing a small, specialized workforce. The retention payments will vary by grade and include a one-time bonus for current employees.
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