COMPASS Framework Updates for 2026: What Employers Need to Know About Employment Pass Changes
Introduction The Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) is Singapore's points-based system for evaluating Employment Pass (EP) applications. Introduced by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in September 2023, COMPASS ensures that EP holders complement Singapore's local workforce by assessing candidates across multiple criteria — not just salary alone. Starting from 1 January 2026, MOM has implemented several [...]