New schemes have been launched and existing ones enhanced to help lower-income families affected by Covid-19. Here are some key highlights. More details are available here. . Read more at straitstimes.com.
New schemes have been launched and existing ones enhanced to help lower-income families affected by Covid-19. Here are some key highlights. More details are available here.Singaporeans or permanent residents aged 16 years and above who were retrenched or had their contracts terminated due to the pandemic; were made to take no-pay leave for at least three consecutive months; or had their salaries reduced by at least 30 per cent for three consecutive months.
Solidarity Payment for Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus holders A one-time payment of $300 for adult LTVP+ holders — foreign spouses of Singaporeans or permanent residents — living in Singapore aged 21 years and above. The sum will be paid by cheque starting from the end of this month. Cash payout for Singaporean parents A cash payout of $300 for each Singaporean parent with at least one Singaporean child aged 20 and below this year. The sum will be paid out next month.
Enhanced Workfare Special Payment A sum of $3,000 for Singaporean employees and self-employed persons who received Workfare Income Supplement payments in Work Year 2019. Two payments of $1,500 will be credited into the bank account or paid by cheque in July and October
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