Employment and Immigration Archives

Work Permit Singapore 2026: Complete Employer Guide — Quota, Levy, Age Limits and Compliance

The Work Permit is Singapore's primary mechanism for hiring semi-skilled and unskilled foreign workers in approved sectors. For employers in construction, manufacturing, marine, process, and services, understanding the Work Permit framework — quotas, levies, source country rules, and employer obligations — is not optional. Non-compliance exposes your company to MOM enforcement action, debarment, and significant [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-21T00:23:44+08:00July 21st, 2026|Employment and Immigration, Running a Company|

EP and S Pass Salary Floors Rising in January 2027: H2 2026 Employer Planning Guide

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower has confirmed that Employment Pass and S Pass salary floors will rise again on 1 January 2027. For employers with existing foreign employees, H2 2026 is the critical planning window — the decisions you make in the next six months will determine whether your renewals go smoothly or require difficult renegotiations [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-18T00:35:21+08:00July 18th, 2026|Employment and Immigration|

Workplace Fairness Act 2026: What Singapore Employers Must Know and Do

Singapore has been building towards a Workplace Fairness Act (WFA) for several years, following the recommendations of the Tripartite Committee on Workplace Fairness. The Workplace Fairness Act passed in Parliament in 2024 and its core provisions are being progressively brought into force, with most employers expected to be subject to the full framework by 2026. [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-17T00:28:39+08:00July 17th, 2026|Employment and Immigration|

Singapore PR Application Rejected? Here’s What to Do Next (2026)

Receiving a rejection notice for your Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) application can be a significant setback — but it is not the end of the road. Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) rejects a substantial proportion of PR applications each year, and many successful PRs were once applicants who were initially turned down and reapplied [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-13T00:18:36+08:00July 13th, 2026|Employment and Immigration|

Singapore EntrePass 2026: Eligibility, Innovation Criteria & Application Guide

Singapore's EntrePass is designed for one specific group of foreign nationals: entrepreneurs who want to start and operate a genuine, innovation-driven business in Singapore. Unlike the Employment Pass — which is for professionals employed by an existing company — the EntrePass is for founders who are building something new. It is one of the more [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-13T00:17:10+08:00July 13th, 2026|Employment and Immigration|

Singapore Retirement Age 64 and Re-Employment Age 69 from July 2026: Employer Compliance Guide

From 1 July 2026, Singapore's statutory retirement age rises to 64 and the re-employment age to 69. This is the latest step in Singapore's long-term plan to raise both ages to 65 and 70 respectively by 2030. The changes are mandatory — employers cannot require employees to retire before the new retirement age, and must [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-12T00:37:57+08:00July 12th, 2026|Employment and Immigration, Running a Company|

S Pass 2026: Complete Employer Guide — Quota, Levy, Salary and July 2026 Changes

Complete S Pass employer guide for 2026: current salary thresholds, S$650/month levy, quota changes from the July 2026 LQS rise to S$1,800, the upcoming January 2027 salary increase, and step-by-step application process.

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-11T00:27:59+08:00July 11th, 2026|Employment and Immigration|

Progressive Wage Model (PWM) 2026: Which Singapore Sectors Are Covered and What Employers Must Do

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) is Singapore's sector-specific framework for setting minimum wages and training requirements tied to skills progression. Unlike a universal minimum wage, the PWM operates on a sector-by-sector basis, prescribing minimum monthly salaries for different job roles alongside requirements for skills development and career progression pathways. For Singapore employers in covered sectors, [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-09T00:23:29+08:00July 9th, 2026|Employment and Immigration|

Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) 2026: What Singapore Employers Must Know

Before applying for an Employment Pass (EP) for a foreign professional, every Singapore employer must comply with the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF). Introduced by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in 2014 and progressively strengthened since, the FCF requires employers to give Singaporeans a fair opportunity to apply for job vacancies before turning to foreign talent. [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-09T00:19:48+08:00July 9th, 2026|Employment and Immigration|

S Pass Singapore 2026: Complete Employer Guide — Salary, Quota, Levy & Application

The S Pass is Singapore's work pass for mid-skilled foreign professionals — occupying the space between the Employment Pass (for high-earning professionals) and the Work Permit (for semi-skilled workers). For many Singapore SMEs, the S Pass is the most practical route to hiring qualified foreign technicians, associate professionals, and skilled workers in fields where local [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-03T00:28:51+08:00July 3rd, 2026|Employment and Immigration|