22 Sep 2023
COMPASS – Shortage Occupation List (SOL)
In the realm of employment passes, candidates filling roles featured on the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) have the opportunity to earn points…
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15 Sep 2023
2023 Updates Regarding COMPASS: Key Developments in Business Immigration
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has introduced two significant updates pertaining to the bonus criteria within the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS). Here…
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14 Sep 2023
Common HR Compliance Issues: A Business Perspective
HR compliance issues can take various forms and often depend on factors such as an organization’s size, industry, and employee conduct. Here,…
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8 Sep 2023
Enhancement in Medical Insurance Coverage for Foreign Workers
Starting from July 1, 2023, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will initiate improvements to the compulsory medical insurance (MI) coverage applicable to…
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7 Sep 2023
What is Foreign Worker Levy (FWL) in Singapore?
The Foreign Worker Levy (FWL) in Singapore is a pricing mechanism designed to regulate the employment of foreign workers in the country.…
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31 Aug 2023
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: A Strategic Imperative
The notions of diversity and inclusion (D&I) have transcended mere buzzwords, evolving into a substantial industry-wide pursuit. Across the globe, employers are…
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31 Aug 2023
Revised Verification Requirements for Employment Pass Applications
Revised Verification Requirements for Employment Pass Applications With the implementation of COMPASS, there will be updated verification requirements for both new and…
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25 Aug 2023
Re-employment in Singapore: Current Ages and Employer Duties
Current Singapore retirement and re-employment ages from 1 July 2026, eligibility, employer duties and official MOM guidance.
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22 Aug 2023
Revisions in S Pass Eligibility Criteria
Updated 7 September 2026: Current S Pass salaries start at S$3,300 monthly, or S$3,800 in financial services, and increase with age. This…
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1 Aug 2023
Can Employers instruct workers to work overtime and not pay them?
Employers are not allowed to instruct workers to work overtime and then withhold their rightful payment for those extra hours. Although working…
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25 Jul 2023
Things That Employers Must Not Have Their Helpers Do
In May 2022, a 46-year-old employer of a migrant domestic worker (MDW) received a four-week imprisonment sentence and was fined S$10,400 after…
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13 Jul 2023
Singapore Work Pass Exempt Activities
This page provides information on the types of activities in Singapore that do not require a work pass, subject to specific conditions.…
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