Recruitment Singapore continues crackdown on “phantom worker” schemes Construction firms under fire for trying to circumvent foreign hiring quotas iStock.com/joyt Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 09 April 2026 Singapore has intensified its enforcement against companies that manipulate employment records to hire more foreign workers than legally allowed. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Human Rights Norway to close loophole shielding bosses from exploitation charges Recruitment Bahrain’s local hiring push raises pressure on employers Employment Law Falsified receipts, broken trust: Malaysian court clarifies grounds for dismissal Work Permits Singapore launches new route for AI and tech talent