March 4, 2024 | Employment Law
In collaboration with tripartite partners such as the National Trades Union Congress and Singapore National Employers Federation, MOM is developing a set of guidelines on the reasonable use of non-compete or restraint of trade clauses in employment contracts – which...
August 27, 2023 | Employment Law
The Ministry of Manpower (MoM) has taken measures to strengthen the quality of the Employment Pass (EP) holders and their complementarity to the domestic workforce. With this view, there are new revisions introduced to EP. This initiative is of two folds, and...
April 27, 2023 | Employment Law
Background A recent survey by the Ministry of Manpower (“MOM”) found job applicants who experienced discrimination during their job search had fallen from 43% in 2018 to 25% in 2021. However, there was still cause for concern amongst employers and jobseekers alike in...
April 14, 2021 | Employment Law
Despite the recent economic uncertainty brought about by COVID-19, which saw a tightening of immigration policies and a focus towards developing a stronger local workforce, the Singapore Government continues to recognise the need for global talent in growing sectors....