Renewal of S Passes for Companies where Quota was Reduced Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions

Debated in Parliament on 10 May 2021.

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Mr Sitoh Yih Pin asked if companies can renew S Passes even when their quota is reduced due to workforce drops from COVID-19 restrictions.
The Minister explained that quotas are reduced based on total workforce numbers, including employees on payroll or with valid passes, but not those with in-principle approval who haven't arrived.
MOM may grant time-limited extensions for existing passes on appeal, provided there are valid reasons and short-term assurances.
Companies needing support can apply for the Lean Enterprise Development Scheme while transitioning to a leaner workforce.
The response emphasizes fairness and consistency in applying quota rules across all employers.

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Sitoh Yih Pin

Mr Sitoh Yih Pin asked the Minister for Manpower whether companies seeking renewal of existing S Passes can be allowed to do so even if their quota has been reduced as a result of a drop of the companies' workforce numbers due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

Mrs Josephine Teo

A company’s quota for work permits and S Passes would be reduced as a result of a drop in the company’s workforce numbers. Existing employees who may not be in Singapore due to entry restrictions are included in the workforce numbers so long as they continue to be on the company’s payroll as evidenced by CPF contributions, or hold a valid work pass if they are non-residents. To be fair and consistent to all employers, we do not include workers who have obtained in-principle approval but have not arrived in Singapore to start work.

MOM may, on appeal, grant time-limited extensions for existing work passes, if there are valid reasons and assurance that they are short-term in nature. Companies that need transitional support while implementing plans for a leaner workforce can also consider applying for the Lean Enterprise Development (LED) Scheme.

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Mr Sitoh Yih Pin asked if companies can renew S Passes even when their quota is reduced due to workforce drops from COVID-19 restrictions.
The Minister explained that quotas are reduced based on total workforce numbers, including employees on payroll or with valid passes, but not those with in-principle approval who haven't arrived.
MOM may grant time-limited extensions for existing passes on appeal, provided there are valid reasons and short-term assurances.
Companies needing support can apply for the Lean Enterprise Development Scheme while transitioning to a leaner workforce.
The response emphasizes fairness and consistency in applying quota rules across all employers.

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Renewal of S Passes for Companies where Quota was Reduced Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions

Debated in Parliament on 10 May 2021.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Mr Sitoh Yih Pin asked if companies can renew S Passes even when their quota is reduced due to workforce drops from COVID-19 restrictions.
The Minister explained that quotas are reduced based on total workforce numbers, including employees on payroll or with valid passes, but not those with in-principle approval who haven't arrived.
MOM may grant time-limited extensions for existing passes on appeal, provided there are valid reasons and short-term assurances.
Companies needing support can apply for the Lean Enterprise Development Scheme while transitioning to a leaner workforce.
The response emphasizes fairness and consistency in applying quota rules across all employers.

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Sitoh Yih Pin

Mrs Josephine Teo

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Mr Sitoh Yih Pin asked if companies can renew S Passes even when their quota is reduced due to workforce drops from COVID-19 restrictions.
The Minister explained that quotas are reduced based on total workforce numbers, including employees on payroll or with valid passes, but not those with in-principle approval who haven't arrived.
MOM may grant time-limited extensions for existing passes on appeal, provided there are valid reasons and short-term assurances.
Companies needing support can apply for the Lean Enterprise Development Scheme while transitioning to a leaner workforce.
The response emphasizes fairness and consistency in applying quota rules across all employers.

Questions identified by AI (learn more)

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Renewal of S Passes for Companies where Quota was Reduced Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions

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Mrs Josephine Teo

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