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IMPACT – HIGH
What is the change? The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has launched the new National Job Board portal.
What does the change mean? Any company seeking to employ a foreign worker who requires an Employment Pass must advertise the position on the National Job Board (NJB) for a minimum of 14 days.
There is also a requirement to register with the Singapore Workforce Development Agency through the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore’s e-Services Authorisation System (EASY).
Background: In response to growing concerns regarding potentially discriminatory hiring practices in Singapore, MOM introduced the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF). The goals of the FCF are to:
The National Job Bank (NJB), administered by the Workforce Development Agency (WDA), is being introduced to facilitate the goals of the FCF:
The FCF and the NJB will officially be introduced Aug. 1, although employers are encouraged to start using the NJB now.
BAL Analysis: Companies should act now to ensure they are registered and familiar with the NJB and its requirements.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group in Singapore. For additional information, please contact singapore@bal.com.
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