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In force 1 Jul 2025
In force Labour

Work Permit maximum employment age raised to 63

MOM raised the maximum employment age for Work Permit holders from 60 to 63 from 1 July 2025, with the maximum permissible employment period in Singapore extended in parallel for non-Malaysian Work Permit holders. Reflects continued structural labour shortages in lower-skill sectors.

Who it affects: Foreign Work Permit holders in construction, marine, manufacturing, and services.

Singapore Ministry of Manpower ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Apr 2024
In force Labour

Workplace fairness and Tripartite Guidelines updated

The Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices issued updated workplace-fairness guidance in early 2024 ahead of the upcoming Workplace Fairness Legislation (expected 2025-2026). Strengthened guidance on hiring discrimination based on nationality and the obligation to consider Singaporeans first under the Fair Consideration Framework — which remains foundational to the COMPASS sector-diversity criterion.

Who it affects: All Singapore employers and employees, including foreign hires.

Singapore Ministry of Manpower ↗ · Prime Minister's Office, Singapore ↗ · verified 2026-04-19