Worried about being retrenched? What you need to know about the Jobseeker Support scheme

What does it mean to own a home with a S$ 25, 000 or less in monthly sales? &nbsp,

The monthly price of a property is determined based on the market price of similar properties and is the estimated total monthly fee that could be collected periodically.

It does not take into account equipment, fixtures and repair costs, and is not dependent on the actual rental income received. &nbsp,

The finance department in November 2023&nbsp, raised the yearly value level for social support programs.

Back then, the government said the yearly price level of S$ 21, 000 would include all Housing Board cottages, while a S$ 25, 000 level would cover about 75 per cent of personal qualities, including some lower-value exclusive properties.

According to the latest figures from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore ( IRAS ), the median annual value of a four-room flat in 2022 was S$ 12, 480 and S$ 13, 500 for a five-room flat.

Home owners can check the IRAS website’s myTax website to see the annual value of their home. &nbsp,

What had you do in order to be paid under the system? &nbsp,

The payouts are contingent; those who receive them must indulge in job searching and related activities that will aid in work. &nbsp,

This includes hobbies such as submitting employment applications, attending job training and job preparation workshops, or participating in qualified training courses.

However, more information about this will only be released closer to April 2025, when the plan begins. &nbsp,

How will the rewards job?

Up to S$ 6, 000 in full over six months may be given in a structured payment system, starting at a maximum of S$ 1, 500 in the first fortnight and declining immediately. &nbsp,

Those who qualify may receive up to S$ 1, 500 in the first quarter, S$ 1, 250 in the next quarter, S$ 1, 000 in the next month and S$ 750 in each of the remaining three times. &nbsp,

However, some eligible individuals will not get a total of S$ 6, 000 over the course of the six-month period because monthly bonuses are only paid at jobseekers ‘ earlier monthly salaries. &nbsp,

For example, if they recently earned S$ 1, 200 a quarter, they may get S$ 1, 200 in the first quarter and the same in the second quarter, before receiving S$ 1, 000 in the next month, and S$ 750 in the remaining three times. &nbsp,

After a participant’s new job, payouts end. For instance, if they get a job in the third month, they will not receive payouts for the fourth, fifth and sixth months.

According to Manpower Minister Tan See Leng, the amount of the monthly payments is higher at the beginning, giving more peace of mind right away after unemployment.

It is gradually decreased starting in the second month so that job seekers have a motivation to work earlier if they can find a good-fitting job.