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ARTICLE · 08 APRIL 2015

Singapore’s Fair Consideration Framework – Considering Locals First

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The Singapore Ministry of Manpower implemented the Fair Consideration Framework to encourage fair employment, hiring and staff development practices that are open, merit-based and non-discriminatory.

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Julia Yeo
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The Singapore Ministry of Manpower ("MOM") implemented the Fair Consideration Framework (the "Framework") to encourage fair employment, hiring and staff development practices that are open, merit-based and non-discriminatory.

As of 1 August 2014, all firms submitting Employment Pass ("EP") applications for foreigners (including EP holders changing employers) to work in Singapore are required to advertise these jobs on the National Jobs Bank a public platform to facilitate job matching between local individuals and employers.

The framework

Essentially, the Framework comprises two key elements:

  1. advertising on the Jobs Bank; and
  2. scrutiny for selected firms.

Advertising on the jobs bank

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