A running log of policy changes from the Ministry of Manpower, CPF Board, IRAS, and TAFEP — retirement age changes, CPF rate adjustments, new leave rules, and anything else that changes what Singapore employers are required to do.
Each update is published within 48 hours of an official announcement, with a link to the original government source. Check back soon for the first updates.
-
CPF Contribution Rates Rise for Workers Aged 55–65 From January 2027
Read the full update →: CPF Contribution Rates Rise for Workers Aged 55–65 From January 2027From 1 January 2027, employer and employee CPF contribution rates will rise for workers aged 55 to 65 — one of the concrete payroll changes to come out of Budget 2026. What’s changing Ages 55–60: total CPF contribution rate rises…
-
EP and S Pass Qualifying Salaries Rise From January 2027
Read the full update →: EP and S Pass Qualifying Salaries Rise From January 2027Employment Pass and S Pass qualifying salaries are going up again. MOM has confirmed new minimums that take effect for new applications from January 2027, and for renewals from January 2028. Employment Pass (EP) General sector: minimum qualifying salary rises…
-
MOM Adds 8 Roles to Non-Traditional Source Occupation List, Effective September 2026
Read the full update →: MOM Adds 8 Roles to Non-Traditional Source Occupation List, Effective September 2026From September 2026, MOM has added eight new roles to the Non-Traditional Source (NTS) Occupation List — the list of jobs employers can fill with Work Permit holders from a wider range of source countries. What’s changing The eight added…