Introduction

As employers, are we preparing for the future in the midst of significant changes to Singapore’s Employment of Foreign Manpower Act?

The pandemic over the past few years has created tremendous challenges as many foreign workers experience difficulties in returning to Singapore to work when they leave our island. When Singapore recovers from Covid19, will we continue to depend on this pool of foreign labour to help build Singapore’s economy?

Singapore government is making significant changes to the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act, not just generally across all industries but also specifically in sectors such as construction, process, etc

As employers, are we aware of all applicable regulations in hiring the foreign employees and the restrictions imposed on the scope and number of foreign employees we hire? How can we improve our chances of successfully bringing in workers from foreign countries? Will our workers be allowed to work off-site?

It is vital that we are well acquainted with the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA) and Employment of Foreign Manpower (Levy Order) to manage the hiring of foreign employees and reduce potential conflicts between employers and employees. On top of that, it is critical that our practices are fully compliant with the legal requirements to avoid any imposition of fines or curtailment of the Work Pass and hiring privileges.

"Trainer will be covering the latest changes as announced by the Government"

(Face-to-face training at our hotel venues which are certified SG Clean)

Objectives

1. Understanding of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act and its applications

2. List out the legal requirements for Work Pass, Work Permit, S Pass and Employment Pass. Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) – understand its implications for applying Employment Pass

3. Learn who is an Intra Corporate Transferee

4. Discuss about current legislation governing Family Pass and Dependent Pass

5. Describe application processes for Work Permit and Employment Pass

6. Understand the levy for Foreign Employee or self-employed foreigner

7. Understand other types of Work Visa – Training Work Permit, Training Employment Pass, Work Holiday Pass, Work Pass Exempt Activities, Letter of Consent

8. Acquaint with vital information and procedures to terminate the Employment of Foreign Employee

9. Understand differences between Offences vs Infringements

Outline

Part I : Employment of Foreign Manpower Act

Interpretation
Objective

Part II : Work Pass

Identify the various types of Work Pass and its requirements
Self-employed Foreigner to apply for Work Pass
Levy in for Foreign Employee or self-employed foreigner
Extent of validity of Work Pass
Custody of Work Pass
Loss of Work Pass

Part III : Application for Work Permit

Define Work Permit Process Application
Eligibility for Work Permit
State the maximum period of Employment
State the Quota and Levy for Work Permit
Levy and Bond for WP for various industries
FAQs for Work Permit
Work Permit Conditions

Part IV : S Pass

Key Facts on S Pass
Eligibility for S Pass
State the Quota and Levy
Pass for family members
Marriage for S Pass
FAQs on S Pass
Levy Rate

Outline

Part V : Employment Pass

Key facts for Employment Pass
Application for Employment Pass
Changes for qualifying salary for Employment Pass

Part VI : Application for Dependent Pass and Family Pass

Application for Family Pass
Application for Dependent Pass
Application for Dependent Pass for new born baby

Part VII : Termination and Self-Employed Foreigners

Termination of Employment of Foreign Employee
Self-employed Foreigner to apply for Work Pass

Part VII : Levy

Levy Rates
Levy in for Foreign Employee or self-employed foreigner
Burden of Proof
Penalty

Part IX : Safety Courses and Security Bond

Safety Courses
Security Bond
Timeframe to apply for Security Bond
Discharge and forfeiture of Security Bond

Part X: Offences vs Infringements

Elsie Low is a HR Practitioner with over 25 years of experience. She has specific experience and strength in talent acquisition, human resource development, compensation and benefits development, payroll administration and management, talent management, employee communication and relations. She is a visionary and performance focused professional. Coupled with that, she has excellent business acumen with strong work ethics.

Elsie has worked in various multi-national and local SMEs and in different sectors such as manufacturing, electronics, construction, engineering and oil & gas. Her span of responsibility and experience are spent in various regional and leadership roles across different regions in ASEAN, Australia, China and Middle East.

Elsie graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Human Resource and a MBA in Finance. She also possesses the Certificate in Workplace Basics from Fairwork Commission Australia and an Advanced Certificate of Training and Assessment (ACTA).

She is currently one of the trainers for HRSINGAPORE's HR Certification Courses.

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Employment of Foreign Manpower Act

Know and be aware of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act in Singapore and avoid the risk of non-compliance.

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