Whether a re-employment offer is considered reasonable depends on many factors, including whether there has been adequate re-employment consultation and the extent of adjustments in wage and benefits to reflect the value of the job.

Early and open communication with workers and unions is key to ensure smooth implementation of re-employment. Employers should exercise flexibility and fairness in designing jobs and remunerating older employees. They should also implement competitive wages based on job worth and productivity.

At the same time, employees are encouraged to be flexible in working out re-employment arrangements with their employers and to be open to go for training so that they can take on new job arrangements and continue to stay employed.

This information is sourced from MOM.