Singapore citizens can apply for S$6,000 unemployment benefit scheme from Apr 15

Singapore citizens can apply for S$6,000 unemployment benefit scheme from Apr 15

Successful applicants will need to complete enough job search-related activities each month to qualify for the payouts.

As applications open for unemployment benefits, WP reminds S’poreans

As applications open for unemployment benefits, WP reminds S’poreans it has been calling for redundancy insurance since 2006 https://panel.theindependent.sg/as-appli...ince-2006/

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Singapore’s SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme opened for applications today, 15 April. The government-backed initiative offers temporary financial assistance to lower- and middle-income workers actively seeking new employment. Payouts of up to S$6,000 (US$4,500) will be spread across six months to cushion the financial blow of involuntary unemployment. Accountability beyond Jobseeker payouts First unveiled by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong dur…

Up to $6,000 support for involuntarily unemployed workers now a reality under labour chief Ng Chee Meng’s leadership

Workers who are involuntarily unemployed can now receive up to $6,000 in financial support over six months, thanks to a new national scheme that officially launched on April 15, 2025. Known as the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support (JS) scheme, this first-of-its-kind initiative in Singapore rolled out under the leadership of National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng, as part of broader efforts to support workers in transit…

Singapore kicks off points-based relief scheme for eligible jobless

The long-awaited SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme opened for applications on Tuesday (Apr 15), with jobseekers having to score activity points to receive financial relief.