Starting in September 2023, the criteria to get an Employment Pass will undergo significant changes due to thenew Employment Pass Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS)system. The system uses a point-driven approach to assess EP applicants based on criteria such as salary, qualifications, diver...
Singapore has a very strong legal infrastructure for protecting the rights of workers. The country has a well defined Employment Act and Employment of Foreign Manpower Act. Read the guide to hiring employees to get acquainted with both acts and to unders
1, 2023, Singapore will introduce a new points-based Complimentary Assessment Framework (COMPASS). New Employment Pass (EP) applicants will be required to score at least 40 points under the framework, considering factors such as salary, qualifications, diversity, and support for local government. ...
A CPF annual salary ceiling of SGD102,000 is applied to Total Wages (TW), the sum of Ordinary Wages (OW) and Additional Wages (AW), which limits the payable amount of CPF contributions. During the presentation of Singapore's 2023 budget, the Deputy Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, announced...
Singapore will introduce a new points system for EP applicants from September 1, 2023, called theComplementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS), in addition to higher qualifying salary thresholds. Future EP applicants must score at least 40 points under the COMPASS system, awarded based on four attri...
A: The extra day's salary is calculated at the basic rate of pay, not including allowances or other additional payments. Q2: Can an employer force an employee to work on a public holiday? A: While employers can request employees to work on public holidays, proper compensation must be prov...
Not sure how to hire an employee? This guide will walk you through the recruitment process while complying with local legislation.
Do research on the industry, not just the company While you might think that landing the role is most important, it doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t have expectations for your starting salary. The last thing you’d want is to undercut yourself. Do your due diligence by doing r...
Grant amount:Up to 70% of costs for energy-efficient equipment, capped at $30,000 per company per year, according to Enterprise Singapore as of 4 January 2023. Details:The grant supports purchases of pre-approved energy-efficient equipment in these categories: LED lighting, air-conditioners, co...
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