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Employers get more support, $25m grant to boost hiring of persons with disabilities

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In short

The refreshed framework introduces higher wage offsets and enhanced eligibility caps alongside the new $25 million Stronger Support tier for committed enterprises. These financial adjustments directly address the overhead costs of redesigning roles and providing customized training for workers with disabilities. Additionally, SG Enable will run a dedicated Employment Support Office to actively guide both businesses and jobseekers through the transition.

Key points

  • Enabling Employment Credit disbursements will transition from a half-yearly schedule to q…: Enabling Employment Credit disbursements will transition from a half-yearly schedule to quarterly payments beginning in December 2027.
  • Three existing assistance schemes will be consolidated into the broader Enabling Employme…: Three existing assistance schemes will be consolidated into the broader Enabling Employment Grant scheduled to launch in early 2027.
  • A new Employment Support Office operated by SG Enable will assist enterprises and workers…: A new Employment Support Office operated by SG Enable will assist enterprises and workers with inclusive employment processes.

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- Employers who hire persons with disabilities will get more help. The Enabling Employment Credit will rise, payouts will be quarterly, and a new $25 million grant will support inclusive workplaces.

- Minister Ong Ye Kung said inclusive hiring must become normal business practice. He noted higher costs for role redesign and workplace changes, so the Government will help defray them.

- A record 193 recipients were recognised at the Enabling Mark Awards 2026. Firms like Cummins Asia Pacific and Crunchy Teeth said support helps them employ and train people with disabilities.

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SINGAPORE – Employers who hire persons with disabilities (PWDs) will soon get more financial help and more frequent payouts.

The Enabling Employment Credit (EEC), which offsets PWDs’ salaries to encourage inclusive hiring, will be updated, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua on Nov 10.

Chua gave these updates at the Enabling Mark Business Conference 2026, where employers and industry partners explored ways to promote disability-inclusive employment. The event was held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

Separately, the Government will…

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