In its 2024 budget statement, Singapore revealed that a rise in the Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) from SGD 1,400 to SGD 1,600 per month is forthcoming. With effect from July 1, 2024, the adjustment affects the calculation of a firm’s Work Permit and S Pass quota entitlement. Accede al CONTENIDO completo Fuente: Newland Chase

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced at their Committee of Supply 2022 there would be an update to the requirements for Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass holders from September 1, 2022 to ensure that applicants are of a high caliber and are not being employed at a salary level below the local labour market […]

The Singapore Government has accepted the Tripartite Committee’s 22 recommendations on Workplace Fairness in its final report. The upcoming Workplace Fairness Legislation is expected to be implemented in 2024. Accede al CONTENIDO completo Fuente: Baker McKenzie

Effective 22 February 2022, inbound travelers will be subject to new, simplified quarantine rules, Long-Term Pass Holders (LTPH) will benefit from less onerous entry requirements, and additional Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) will become available to qualifying travelers. Accede al CONTENIDO completo Fuente: EY

From 28 August 2022 2359 hours, all non-fully vaccinated travelers are no longer required to undergo a 7-day SHN and take a Polymerase Chain Reaction COVID-19 test at the end of their SHN period. They are still required to take a Pre-Departure Test within 2 days before departure for Singapore and test negative before departing […]