Singapore's Employment Act (Chapter 91) serves as the primary legislation governing employment relationships in the country. It establishes the basic minimum terms and conditions of employment, providing a crucial framework for both employers and employees. While employment contracts can offer terms exceeding these minimums, a thorough understanding of the Act is vital for ensuring fair [...]
Singapore's Central Provident Fund (CPF) stands as a cornerstone of the nation's social security framework, playing an indispensable role in the financial well-being of Singaporean citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs). This comprehensive savings scheme empowers individuals to secure their future across various aspects of life. While foreign employees holding work passes like the Employment Pass [...]
Understand Singapore's Progressive Wage Model updates for retail and admin staff: key rules, steps to comply, common mistakes and how Little Big Employment Agency can help.
Why HR Teams Miss MOM Deadlines — and the Cost of Getting It Wrong Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) administers one of the most densely regulated employment frameworks in Asia. For HR managers responsible for a workforce that includes EP holders, S Pass and Work Permit employees, the compliance calendar runs year-round: monthly levy payments, [...]
Before You Move: What a Singapore Family Relocation Actually Involves Singapore consistently ranks among the world's most liveable cities for expatriate families — but the move is more complex than most relocation guides acknowledge. School fees rival private university tuition in some home countries. Healthcare insurance is mandatory but not cheap. The Foreign Domestic Worker [...]
Singapore Permanent Residency: Three Pathways, One Framework Singapore does not operate a points-based permanent residency system in the way that Canada or Australia do. Instead, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) applies a holistic assessment across three formal application schemes, weighing economic contribution, family integration, length of residency, and long-term commitment to Singapore. Understanding which [...]
Why the 2026 Cost-of-Hire Calculation Has Changed The true cost of hiring a foreigner in Singapore in 2026 is materially higher than it was in 2024 — and will increase further in 2027. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) raised Employment Pass qualifying salaries in January 2026, S Pass thresholds are climbing in July 2026 for [...]
Tech.Pass Is Being Retired — and Its Replacement Is More Powerful Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced at the Committee of Supply (COS) debate on 3 March 2026 that the Tech.Pass will be discontinued and replaced by a new track under the Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass — the ONE Pass (AI and Tech) [...]
How Singapore’s 9% GST affects employee benefit packages, payroll costs and compliance. Practical guidance for employers on CPF, IRAS, MOM and staff benefits.
Relocating to Singapore with your family is one of the better-prepared moves a foreign professional can make — but the volume of decisions required in the first six months is formidable. Schools must be selected and applied to before you arrive, ideally six to twelve months ahead. Housing in the right postal district determines your [...]