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Before getting into an exhaustive job search, it’s a good idea to make sure you’re eligible to work in Singapore. There’re a few different kinds of permits based on your qualifications. The Ministry of Manpower in Singapore has published an online self assessment tool, SmArT, to gauge your likelihood of eligibility.

Children and young persons are restricted in the type of work they can do. The type of work children and young persons can do is governed by Part VIII of the Employment Act and the Employment of Children and Young Persons Regulations. Children aged 13 to less than 15 years can work in a non industrial setting for light duties only. Young persons aged 15 to less than 16 years can work in a non-industrial setting and also work in an industrial setting but with the employers must notify the Ministry of Manpower and submit a medical report.

The program supports the elderly who had low incomes through life and now have little or no family support. The Silver Support Scheme is targeted at the bottom 20% of Singaporeans aged 65 and there is no need to register. To be eligible, you must be a Singapore citizen who is 65 and above, and must meet all of the criteria: Total CPF contributions of not more than $70,000 by age 55, Self-employed persons must have a yearly net trade income of not greater than $22,800 when you were between the age of 45 and 54, live in an HDB flat that is 5-room or smaller, not own and or have a spouse who owns a 5-room or larger HDB flat or private, live in a household with a monthly income of not more than $1,100.

Salary related disputes and employment disputes between the employee and employers are managed by the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (ATDM). Employees and employers register their salary and dismissal related claims at the ATDM. A claim referal certificate to the Employment Claims Tribunal (ECT) will be issued if claims cannot be resolved through mediation.

A contract of service is an agreement in which one person agrees to employ another as an employee and the other person agrees to serve the employer as an employee. It can be in writing, verbal, expressed or implied but to minimize misunderstandings and disputes, the contract should be in writing. All employees under the Employment Act should recieve the key employment terms in writing. Employees should also recieve the KET within 14 days from the start of work.

Lending money to your employees is allowed. It is like lending money to your family. But if you do not trust these persons, you can make an agreement with them so that you can have the right to acquire their possessions if they vanished after not paying. As the owner of the business you can also deduct that to their salaries.