Functions and duties of Agency
11.—(1)  Subject to the provisions of this Act, the functions and duties of the Agency shall be —
(a)to promote and facilitate employment and re-employment in Singapore through services and facilities that help citizens and residents of Singapore find and keep jobs;
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(b)to collaborate with and support employers, relevant representatives of commerce or industry and public sector agencies in Singapore —
(i)to identify and promote the enhancement of industry-specific skills;
(ii)to enhance individuals’ employability; and
(iii)to increase workforce productivity and improve the international competitiveness of commerce and industry;
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(c)to promote and facilitate productive employment and employee career development, including through review and reallocation of job duties and tasks among employees (commonly called job redesign);
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(d)to promote and facilitate the adoption of best practices in the management of human capital in Singapore;
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(e)to advise and make recommendations to the Government on policies, measures and laws connected with the Agency’s functions under this Act or any other written law;
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(f)to cooperate and collaborate with the SkillsFuture Singapore Agency in the discharge of its functions under the SkillsFuture Singapore Agency Act 2016;
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(g)to encourage, promote and facilitate the development of the human resources industry in Singapore;
(h)to promote or undertake research in Singapore into matters relating to the Singapore workforce;
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(i)[Deleted by Act 20 of 2016 wef 04/10/2016]
(j)[Deleted by Act 20 of 2016 wef 04/10/2016]
(k)[Deleted by Act 20 of 2016 wef 04/10/2016]
(l)[Deleted by Act 20 of 2016 wef 04/10/2016]
(m)[Deleted by Act 20 of 2016 wef 04/10/2016]
(n)[Deleted by Act 20 of 2016 wef 04/10/2016]
(o)to provide financial support by way of grants, loans or otherwise so as to give effect to the functions and objects of the Agency;
(p)to undertake, direct and support the analysis and dissemination of labour market information and trends to the public;
(q)to represent the Government internationally in respect of matters relating to workforce development and public employment services; and
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(r)to carry out such other functions as are imposed upon the Agency by or under this Act or any other written law.
(2)  The Agency may undertake such other functions as the Minister may assign to the Agency and in so doing, the Agency shall be deemed to be fulfilling the purposes of this Act, and the provisions of this Act shall apply to the Agency in respect of such functions.
(3)  Nothing in this section shall be construed as imposing on the Agency, directly or indirectly, any form of duty or liability enforceable by proceedings before any court to which it would not otherwise be subject.