First announced at the 2023 Budget, the Uplifting Employment Credit (UEC) scheme was introduced by the Singapore government in hopes of encouraging the employment of ex-offenders.

As aptly stated by Minister of State for Manpower, Gan Siow Huang, at the Committee of Supply debates in Parliament, “Ex-offenders sometimes face challenges such as stigmatisation and limited career opportunities upon their release. It can also be compounded by low educational qualifications, lack of industry-relevant skills and recent work experience.”

These challenges are more acute in the initial years following their release, as they face problems transiting from prison to the work environment. A such, employment is critical for their reintegration into society.

The UEC scheme thus provides time-limited wage offsets to employers, for hiring ex-offenders from April 2023 to December 2025. It is expected to benefit about 3,000 ex-offenders annually.

Our factsheet covers;

• Who is eligible for the Uplifting Employment Credit (UEC)?
• How much support can employers receive?
• How do employers apply for the payouts?
• When will eligible employers receive the payouts?
• How do employers receive the payouts?
• How can employers get in touch with Yellow Ribbon Singapore?

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