Singapore (SGP)

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English
Malay
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(SGD) Singapore Dollar

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Country Labor Law References & Information
Law TitleLinkDescription
Employment Act 1968 (Cap. 91)πŸ”— MOM Employment Act GuideCore employment law covering salary, leave, working hours, termination, and benefits. Applies to most employees earning under SGD 4,500/month (now extended to more workers as of 2019).
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA)πŸ”— EFMA Overview (MOM)Governs employment conditions, rights, and work pass regulations for foreign workers.
Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSH)πŸ”— WSH Act & GuidelinesEnforces occupational safety, risk assessments, and employer obligations for safe workplaces.
Retirement and Re-employment ActπŸ”— MOM RRA OverviewSets rules for retirement age, re-employment eligibility, and senior worker protection.
Child Development Co-Savings ActπŸ”— Childcare Leave & BenefitsGoverns maternity, paternity, and childcare leave policies.

πŸ›οΈ Official Government Sources

InstitutionLinkRole
Ministry of Manpower (MOM)πŸ”— https://www.mom.gov.sgPrimary authority for employment law, foreign labor regulation, workplace safety, and enforcement.
Central Provident Fund (CPF)πŸ”— https://www.cpf.gov.sgManages social security accounts including employer and employee contributions to retirement, housing, and healthcare.
Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP)πŸ”— https://www.tal.sg/tafepPromotes fair hiring practices and handles workplace discrimination complaints.
Singapore Statutes OnlineπŸ”— https://sso.agc.gov.sgOfficial legal repository for all Singapore legislation, including labor-related statutes.

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Labour Law in Singapore

  • Regulated by specific statutes and acts, primarily enforced by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
  • Strong focus on fair employment, workplace safety, and foreign manpower regulation
  • Key laws cover core employment terms, foreign work passes, OSH, and social security (CPF)
  • Modern framework supports telecommuting, re-employment, and family leave policies
The Most Popular Job Boards in Singapore
Job BoardLinkDescription
JobStreet SingaporeπŸ”— https://www.jobstreet.com.sgOne of the most widely used platforms for white-collar hiring. Popular with MNCs, SMEs, and tech companies.
JobsDB SingaporeπŸ”— https://sg.jobsdb.comSister platform to JobStreet, caters to a broad range of industries and mid-senior level roles.
MyCareersFuture (Gov portal)πŸ”— https://www.mycareersfuture.gov.sgGovernment-run platform for Singapore citizens and PRs. Offers AI-matching and training recommendations.
FastJobs SingaporeπŸ”— https://www.fastjobs.sgSpecializes in non-executive, frontline, gig, and shift-based roles. Strong mobile UX.
Glints SingaporeπŸ”— https://glints.com/sgPopular among startups and youth professionals. Offers internships, junior, and remote positions.
LinkedIn SingaporeπŸ”— https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/singaporeTop platform for executive, regional, and remote roles across industries. Key for employer branding.
eFinancialCareers SingaporeπŸ”— https://www.efinancialcareers.sgFocused on banking, fintech, and corporate finance. Used by global and local finance professionals.
Tech in Asia JobsπŸ”— https://www.techinasia.com/jobsExcellent platform for digital, product, and engineering jobs. Targets the regional startup ecosystem.

Job Boards in Singapore

  • JobStreet, JobsDB, and LinkedIn lead corporate and cross-border hiring
  • MyCareersFuture is government-backed and supports workforce transformation
  • Glints, FastJobs, and Tech in Asia serve startups, youth, and the gig economy
  • eFinancialCareers caters to Singapore’s dominant financial sector

This page is intended as a general reference guide to the most commonly used job boards and key employment-related resources in the country, including links to local labor laws where available. While HR DADA strives to keep this information current, we update these listings periodically to reflect changes in market trends, platform relevance, and regulatory updates. For the most accurate and tailored guidance, whether for compliance, recruitment strategy, or HR market entry, we recommend reaching out directly to the HR DADA team via chat space.crew@hrdada.com.


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