Singapore sets aside S$30 million to encourage employers to hire people with disabilities

Singapore is setting aside about S$30 million to encourage companies to hire more people with disabilities who have moderate support needs. The funding will help businesses provide more structured employment support, including training, supervision and professional assistance. Three existing employer grants will also be combined into a single Enabling Employment Grant in the first half of next year. Employers could get up to S$1,000 a month in wage support for hiring each eligible person with disability. The support will last up to a year for those who have been out of work for at least six months. More workers will qualify, with the monthly income ceiling raised from S$4,000 to S$5,000.