Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) confirmed at the March 2026 Committee of Supply debate that the Employment Pass (EP) minimum qualifying salary will rise to S$6,000 per month for most sectors — and to S$6,600 per month for financial services — from 1 January 2027 for new applications. Renewals follow one year later, from 1 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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, [...]
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. [...]