Course details
Recently the Ministry of Manpower introduced significant changes to the labour legislations, related regulations and policies, including the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act, Foreign Manpower Policies, and Employment of Foreign Manpower Regulations.
These profound changes are primarily focused on moderating the growth of foreign manpower, improving productivity and more importantly ensuring that Singaporeans remain the core of our workforce. The implications of which will directly affect the continued employment and management of people in various business sectors/ industries.
This seminar will provide HR practitioners a comprehensive understanding of the revised foreign manpower employment laws, policies and regulations affecting
Course Objectives
- Understanding key changes in theforeign manpower policies, Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA), foreign manpower regulations and its immediate impact on people management and business.
- Identifying key areas of concern for implementing change and ensuring compliance.
- Identify critical issues/ red flags affecting business for immediate review, for the short and long term business goals.
- Maintaining fair employment practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the recent EFMA changes and how will they affect my business?
- How do the EFMA changes compare to the previous years and what direction is this headed to, in regards to foreign manpower growth?
- What are my responsibilities as an employer of foreign manpower?
- What is the "work pass quota system" and how is it determined?
- What are the types of work passes and criteria?
- What are the approved sources of foreign manpower and how does it affect my industry?
- Under what cases are foreigners exempted from a work pass?
- What is the "Fair Considerations Framework"?
- Which government agencies enforce EFMA?
- Are EFMA violations administrative or criminal infringements?
- Do employment inspectors have search, seize and arrest powers?
- What are the penalties for non compliance to EFMA and relevant regulations?
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