Canada – Increase of Prevailing Wage
Posted on October 11, 2017
The prevailing wage for jobs in Canada were recently updated on September 25, 2017 for many industries. Work permit applications filed on or after September 25th should ensure to meet the new prevailing wage, which is set by the… Read more »
Singapore – Jobs Bank Integrates with SkillsFuture
Posted on October 11, 2017
The Ministry of Manpower in Singapore integrated the Jobs Banks website with the SkillsFuture website. Employment Pass applications in which a Jobs Bank advertisement is required can use the new portal which allows for the following: The ability to… Read more »
Singapore – Higher Salary Threshold for Dependent Privileges from January 2018
Posted on October 11, 2017
Effective January 1, 2018, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will raise the salary threshold for work pass holders to qualify for dependent privileges. What is the change? From January 1, 2018, Employment Pass and S Pass holders need to… Read more »
Switzerland – Increase in Work Permit Quotas for 2018
Posted on October 11, 2017
The Swiss Federal Council has decided to increase the work permit quotas for 2018. Which work permits are affected? The quotas are imposed on a national, rather than per-company, basis, on long-term B permits and short-term L permits. B… Read more »