Fair Consideration Framework (FCF): Meaning
The Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) is MOM's fair-employment framework requiring employers to consider candidates fairly and avoid discriminatory hiring practices when employing foreign manpower.
Key facts
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Before most new EP and S Pass applications, the employer must advertise the role on MyCareersFuture and keep the advertisement open for at least 14 consecutive days.
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MOM publishes limited exemptions based on factors such as company size, salary, short-term roles and qualifying overseas intra-corporate transferees.
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An advertising exemption does not remove the employer's duty to practise fair employment.
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FCF scrutiny can affect the employer's ability to submit or obtain work-pass approvals.
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FCF is an employment rule, not a PR eligibility or approval criterion.
Related terms
Employment Pass
The Employment Pass (EP) is an employer-sponsored work pass for foreign professionals, managers and executives working in Singapore.
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is the Singapore government agency responsible for immigration, border control, registration services and identity documents.