HR Glossary

What is Foreign Worker Levy (Singapore)?

A monthly pricing mechanism imposed by the Singapore government on employers for each foreign worker they hire on a Work Permit or S Pass, designed to regulate the inflow of foreign labor and encourage the hiring of local workers.

Why it matters in hiring

Foreign Worker Levy (Singapore) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with F

• Federal Tax
• FICA
• Flexible Benefits (Cafeteria Plan)
• Forced Ranking
• Form 12BB
• Form 16
• Free Zone Employment Law (UAE)
• Fringe Benefits

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