Debated in Parliament on 22 Nov 2023.
Mr Murali Pillai asked the Minister for Manpower (a) how many employers have employed ex-offenders to benefit from the Uplifting Employment Credit (UEC) since it was implemented in April 2023; and (b) how many ex-offenders are employed to date as a result of UEC.
The data requested is not available, as the Uplifting Employment Credit (UEC) has just been introduced in April 2023 and the first payout for UEC will only be made in May 2024. The number of ex-offenders supported can only be computed closer to the payout date, as the scheme is still open for applications.
Since UEC was introduced, Yellow Ribbon Singapore has been raising awareness of UEC amongst employers.