Working Hours

In Singapore, the standard working hours are typically 8 hours a day and 44 hours a week. However, these hours can vary depending on the industry and the specific agreement between the employer and the employee.

Leave Entitlements

Employees in Singapore are entitled to various types of leave, such as annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, and childcare leave. The specific entitlements can vary depending on the employee's length of service and other factors.

Salary

Salaries in Singapore are typically paid on a monthly basis and must be paid within 7 days after the end of the salary period. Overtime pay is also required for work beyond the standard working hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What are the rules for overtime work in Singapore?

  A: In Singapore, overtime work is generally paid at a rate of at least 1.5 times the regular pay. Employees can work up to 72 hours of overtime in a month.

• Q: How many days of annual leave are employees entitled to in Singapore?

  A: The number of annual leave days varies depending on the employee's length of service. However, employees are typically entitled to at least 7 days of annual leave in their first year of service.

• Q: What are the rules for maternity leave in Singapore?

  A: Female employees in Singapore are typically entitled to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave if they meet certain criteria, such as being legally married to the child's father and having worked for their employer for a certain period of time.