Employment Agency (EA) In Singapore
For foreigners or even locals looking for a Job in Singapore you may be hunted by a Employment Agency (EA). When a foreigner is approached or opts to use a EA it is very important to verify that they are a licensed and registered EA by Ministry of Manpower Singapore (MOM). link here to verify. www.mom.gov.sg/eadirectory . The reason being is that Singapore is a extremely strict country and recently a MOM "...charged 60-year-old Singaporean Noor Hayah Binte Gulam (“the accused”), with one count of running an employment agency (“EA”) without a valid EA licence" if she is found guilty "...the accused can be fined up to (S)$80,000, or imprisoned for up to two years or to both under the Employment Agencies Act (EAA)". read more via link http://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2017/0411-woman-charged-fro-running-employment-agency-without-a-valid-licence .
This is not to scare you but to advise you to adhere to the local laws in Singapore. If you do choose to find employment through a non registered EA, this will be at your own risk and your future to reside and work in Singapore. For a Singaporean/Permanent Resident card holder the implications are less as they have the privilege to find any type of job if they lose theirs through the agency. However mind you your own credibility might be at stake when opting to be hired by a non registered EA.
When you do find or are approached by an EA always understand their terms and conditions for employment and have them email it to you even if they explain it over the phone. Once you sign the contract it is generally binding and if something goes wrong and you seek a union or government agency help you will most likely receive very little help for either unless the disagreement between employer and employee falls within the limited but clear Employment Act guidelines.
EA of course is not the only option for job seekers as you may want to apply directly to a company's vacancy or even go through the route of a consultancy. Consultancies in Singapore vary in their specialities and generally deal in offering contractual work which you are outsourced to their clients. This may be a short term contract 3 months to a longer term contract 12 months and onwards.
For local Singaporean and PR card holders options to them are limitless on what type of employment they wish to engage in. For foreigners, see which is your best option but always see the terms and conditions offered. Try to avoid companies/AE that reduce your pay through schemes of training, coaching etc when there are no such training and coaching classes done monthly. If the employer makes a offer on your salary and you do not agree to deduct your wages through such schemes in your contract then they are operating out side of the law.
The next topic/post that will be discussed is the different types of employment visa/pass a foreigner will want to attain to legally work in Singapore.
If you have any questions please leave a comment.
For foreigners or even locals looking for a Job in Singapore you may be hunted by a Employment Agency (EA). When a foreigner is approached or opts to use a EA it is very important to verify that they are a licensed and registered EA by Ministry of Manpower Singapore (MOM). link here to verify. www.mom.gov.sg/eadirectory . The reason being is that Singapore is a extremely strict country and recently a MOM "...charged 60-year-old Singaporean Noor Hayah Binte Gulam (“the accused”), with one count of running an employment agency (“EA”) without a valid EA licence" if she is found guilty "...the accused can be fined up to (S)$80,000, or imprisoned for up to two years or to both under the Employment Agencies Act (EAA)". read more via link http://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2017/0411-woman-charged-fro-running-employment-agency-without-a-valid-licence .
This is not to scare you but to advise you to adhere to the local laws in Singapore. If you do choose to find employment through a non registered EA, this will be at your own risk and your future to reside and work in Singapore. For a Singaporean/Permanent Resident card holder the implications are less as they have the privilege to find any type of job if they lose theirs through the agency. However mind you your own credibility might be at stake when opting to be hired by a non registered EA.
When you do find or are approached by an EA always understand their terms and conditions for employment and have them email it to you even if they explain it over the phone. Once you sign the contract it is generally binding and if something goes wrong and you seek a union or government agency help you will most likely receive very little help for either unless the disagreement between employer and employee falls within the limited but clear Employment Act guidelines.
EA of course is not the only option for job seekers as you may want to apply directly to a company's vacancy or even go through the route of a consultancy. Consultancies in Singapore vary in their specialities and generally deal in offering contractual work which you are outsourced to their clients. This may be a short term contract 3 months to a longer term contract 12 months and onwards.
For local Singaporean and PR card holders options to them are limitless on what type of employment they wish to engage in. For foreigners, see which is your best option but always see the terms and conditions offered. Try to avoid companies/AE that reduce your pay through schemes of training, coaching etc when there are no such training and coaching classes done monthly. If the employer makes a offer on your salary and you do not agree to deduct your wages through such schemes in your contract then they are operating out side of the law.
The next topic/post that will be discussed is the different types of employment visa/pass a foreigner will want to attain to legally work in Singapore.
If you have any questions please leave a comment.
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