Foreign workers can now be transferred across sectors in Singapore

Singapore

FROM April 1, more firms will be able to hire foreign workers who are already in Singapore, with the expansion of a temporary Manpower Ministry (MOM) scheme to help firms better manage manpower needs amid the Covid-19 virus outbreak.

Existing work pass holders who are currently present in Singapore will be able to change employers, even across sectors. This will similarly be allowed for foreign workers whose work permits are expiring.

This is in contrast to usual circumstances, when a work permit holder must leave the…

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