Ministry of Manpower (MOM)

Singapore's labour ministry, the authority behind work passes and the place employment disputes actually get resolved. About the Ministry of Manpower: MOM regulates Singapore's labour market for foreign workers — issuing work passes, setting the rules employers must follow, and handling employment disputes when something goes wrong between a worker and employer. Key Features: Work Pass Issuance: Covers the range of passes for foreign employment, from Employment Pass to Work Permit categories, each with different eligibility criteria. Employer Compliance: Sets and enforces the rules employers must follow when hiring and managing foreign workers. Dispute Resolution: Provides a formal channel for workers to raise employment disputes rather than navigating them informally. Salary and Levy Information: Publishes current salary thresholds and levy requirements tied to different pass categories. How to Get Started: Confirm which work pass category applies to your role — this is typically employer-initiated for the application itself. Visit mom.gov.sg to check current eligibility criteria and salary thresholds for your pass category. Keep your employment contract and pass documentation aligned with your actual working conditions. If a dispute arises, use MOM's official channels for raising employment-related complaints. Important Notice: Work pass categories in Singapore have specific salary and qualification thresholds that change periodically — verify current requirements rather than relying on figures from even a year or two earlier.