Employers in the construction, marine shipyard and process (CMP) sectors will be required to provide proof of acceptable accommodation for their new work permit holders before the workers are allowed to enter Singapore, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Monday.This new requirement will apply to non-Malaysian workers arriving in…

Advance notice of the changes and relatively smaller composition of S Pass holders in the workforce compared to work permit holders said to cushion much of the effects of the increases The first of three increases in the minimum qualifying salary for S Pass renewals kicked in on Friday, but…

Housekeepers and porters have been added to a list of seven jobs in services and manufacturing for which employers will soon be allowed to hire work permit holders from a wider range of locations.The seven other jobs on the Non-Traditional Sources (NTS) Occupation List, which was unveiled during the 2022…

The Police would like to alert members of the public to a job scam variant, where scammers would entice victims by giving them commission for the completion of simple surveys before offering fake jobs thereafter. Since January 2023, at least 1,013 victims have fallen prey, with losses amounting to at…

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has busted a syndicate involved in bringing in migrant workers using work passes that were obtained illegally. A total of 27 people allegedly linked to the syndicate were arrested during a two-day islandwide raid that ended on Wednesday (May 17). They are accused of bringing in…

From 27 Apr 2023, all Work Permit holders (including those transferring employers) must be fully vaccinated and get their vaccination records updated in the National Immunisation Registry (NIR) before getting their Work Permits issued via the Work Permit Online (WPOL).To avoid delays in getting their Work Permits issued, the workers should complete the full…

From July 1, employers of work permit and S Pass holders will need to provide their workers higher medical insurance coverage with an annual claim limit of at least $60,000, up from the current $15,000.This new requirement, which also applies to domestic helpers, is to help employers cover larger bills…

Artificial intelligence scientists, nurses, carbon traders and top-tier financial advisers are on a list of 27 occupations that will get bonus points to help them qualify for passes to work in Singapore.Two new bonus criteria were announced on Friday for fresh employment pass (EP) applicants who will be assessed under…

Employers will have to submit third-party verification proof for applicants with diploma-level qualifications and above.Companies that want to hire foreigners on an Employment Pass (EP) from Sep 1 will have to ensure their educational qualifications are authentic.Employers will have to submit third-party verification proof for applicants with diploma-level qualifications and…

Firms working to advance Singapore’s key economic priorities will temporarily be allowed to hire a few more foreign workers than permitted by the prevailing quotas for their industry.These firms, recognised for their role in keeping Singapore competitive, can apply to take on more S Pass and work permit holders than…