To encourage a more inclusive workforce and society, a new wage offset scheme will be implemented from next year (2021).
Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced on 18 February a new Enabling Employment Credit scheme, which will provide wage offsets to companies that employ those with disabilities.
Mr Heng said that everyone can play a part to build an inclusive society “from their hearts, in ways big and small”.
The new scheme will replace the existing Special Employment Credit and Additional Special Employment Credit schemes, which will expire on 31 December.
These schemes currently provide wage offsets for employers hiring Singaporeans with disabilities who earn below $4,000 a month.
The new Enabling Employment Credit scheme will be available for five years, from 2021 to 2025, at a cost of about $31 million each year.
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Source: The Straits Times, 19 February 2020