Employment Act
employment act
DEFINITION
The Employment Act is Singapore’s main labour law, setting basic terms such as salary payment, working hours, rest days and leave. It covers most employees, including many foreign workers, though some provisions depend on role and salary. It underpins the conditions attached to every work pass. (Confirm current coverage thresholds.)
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- - Compiled from officially published Ministry of Manpower information.