Can I engage unlicensed Employment Agent in Singapore?

Can unlicensed Employment Agency be engaged for my recruitment needs in Singapore?

Can unapproved Employment Agent be appointed as my recruiter in Singapore?

Can unauthorised Employment Agency be engaged for my recruitment needs in Singapore?

You should work only with licensed Employment Agencies (EAs) and registered Employment Agency personnel as they meet MOM’s eligibility criteria and have to follow employment agency rules and regulations.

Unlicensed EAs may exploit vulnerable workers from developing countries by charging them exorbitant fees and may not give them the promised jobs in return.

All registered EA personnel will carry a registration card showing their name, registration number and the EA that they are working for. You should check the registration card details against the EA Directory to ensure that their registration is valid.

Before even establishing the business relationship, the EA personnel should show you with his EAP identity card which you are allowed to note down particulars to verify against the EA director online at MOM.

You can check the EA Directory for the list of licensed EAs in Singapore and the names and photos of all registered EA personnel at:

www.mom.gov.sg/eservices/services/employment-agencies-and-personnel-search