At a glance
- Employers will face significantly higher compensation payments when staff have workplace-related injuries under upcoming changes to the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA).
- From November 2025 employers will be liable for a maximum compensation payment of SGD269,000 in the event of a workplace death.
- The maximum compensation for a worker suffering total permanent incapacity will also increase from SGD289,000 to SGD346,000.
Increased work injury compensation limits from November 2025
On 8 February 2024 the Ministry of Manpower announced upcoming changes to WICA. WICA allows employees to make claims for work-related injuries or diseases without needing to file a civil suit under common law, making it a low-cost and quicker alternative for seeking compensation. Claims can be made up to one year from the accident. Compensation limits are capped and were last increased in 2020. Significant increases will apply with effect from November 2025.
Increased work compensation limits from November 2025
| Type | Limit | Current | From Nov 2025 |
| Death |
Maximum Minimum |
SGD225.000 SGD76,000 |
SGD269,000 SGD91,000 |
| Permanent incapacity (PI)* |
Maximum Minimum |
SGD289,000 SGD97,000 |
SGD346,000 SGD116,000 |
| Medical expenses | The lesser of SGD45,000 or medical expenses incurred up to one year from the date of the accident | The lesser of SGD53,000 or medical expenses incurred up to one year from the date of the accident |
*Pro-rated where the level of incapacity is less than 100%
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