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SINGAPORE: New Online Application System Launches 15 June [Updated 12 June 2020]

June 12, 2020

Effective 15 June 2020, new Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass applications must be submitted via a new online service called myMOM, instead of the existing EP Online (EPOL) portal.  The new service was initially targeted for launch on 11 June, but was delayed.

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SINGAPORE: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Employer FAQ

May 4, 2020

Frequently asked questions relevant to employers sponsoring foreign employees on a Singapore work pass, including the common categories of Employment Pass ‘EP’ / S Pass / Dependant Pass.

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SINGAPORE: Upcoming Measures to Promote Fair Hiring

March 5, 2020

The Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced several measures intended to strengthen fair hiring practices.

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SINGAPORE: Lower Quotas for Certain Sectors in 2021

March 2, 2020

In Singapore, the S-Pass Sub-Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC) for companies in certain sectors will be lowered from 20% to 18%.

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SINGAPORE: Increased Penalties for Discriminatory Employers

January 15, 2020

In January 2020, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore has strengthened its Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) for greater deterrence against workplace discrimination.

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SINGAPORE: Lower Dependency Ratio Ceiling in 2020

December 17, 2019

Effective 1 January 2020, the Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC) and S Pass Sub-DRC for companies in the services sector will be lowered.

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SINGAPORE: Higher Minimum Salary for S Pass Applicants

November 12, 2019

Effective 1 January 2020, the minimum qualifying salary for the S Pass will be increased from SGD 2300 to SGD 2400.

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SINGAPORE: Reminder – Update of Residential Address During Pass Issuance

September 17, 2019

The Singapore Ministry of Manpower has reminded employers of foreign national work pass holders of the address registration requirements.

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SINGAPORE: New Operating Hours at Ministry of Manpower Service Centres

May 7, 2019

From June 2019, new operating hours to take effect at the Ministry of Manpower Services Centre Hall C and the Employment Pass Services Centre in Singapore.

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SINGAPORE: Foreign Worker Quota Rules to be Tightened

March 18, 2019

The Singapore Ministry of Manpower has announced planned changes to the foreign worker quota rules, which may make it harder for companies to employ foreign workers.

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