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In a pandemic, the old maxim that “health is wealth” has taken on new meaning for employees who value having a safe work environment: 60% said they would take a pay cut for a job that was set in a healthier workplace. By healthy, respondents mean, better hygiene, better air quality, and being surrounded by health-conscious co-workers, according to a survey by workplace speci...

You will need to pay S Pass holders using electronic methods such as GIRO and funds transfers. Requirements for paying salary If you employ S Pass holders, you need to: Pay their salaries electronically. Start electronic payments within 3 months after the S Pass is issued. Maintain a record of the salary payments. The employer can be fined or prosecuted if they don't comply ...

Yes, you will need to buy medical insurance for your foreign worker. The insurance plan must be paid by the employer. You are also required to submit medical insurance details for issuing or renewing Work Permits or S Passes. For more information on job vacancies, please contact +65 6334 4328 or email at enquiry@primehr.com.sg Reference: https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-permi...

On Thursday, 8th April 2021, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced that he will step down as the leader of the People’s Action Party (PAP) leadership team. His concerns are how he would be in his mid-60s when the COVID-19 crisis is over and not having enough time if he becomes the next Prime Minister then, also bearing in mind the ages of the first three Prime Minis...

Yes. All forms of insurance directly financed by the employer are acceptable, as long as the coverage meets Ministry of Manpower's requirement. For more information on job vacancies, please contact +65 6334 4328 or email at enquiry@primehr.com.sg Reference: https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-permit-for-foreign-worker/can-medical-insurance-for-foreign-workers-be-in-the-form-of-a...

If you have an existing medical insurance plan for your Work Permit holders and S Pass holders, you do not need to buy a new plan as long as the existing plan meets MOM’s stipulated requirement. If the coverage provided by the existing insurance plan is inadequate, you will have to adjust the coverage to meet the requirement. For more information on job vacancies, please con...

You need to apply for a new S Pass card within 1 week after it is lost, damaged, or stolen. At a glance When to replace If your pass card is lost, stolen, or damaged, you must get your employer to apply for a replacement within 1 week. Note: For a stolen card, you must also file a police report. If you lost the card while overseas, your employer must inform us immediately. W...

You need to upload documents (e.g. candidate’s educational certificates and passport page showing personal particulars). You need to upload these documents when submitting an S Pass application: Personal particulars page of candidate’s passport. If the candidate’s name on the passport is different from their other documents, you must include either of the following: Explanat...