🇸🇬 Singapore
Employment Law
Key employment obligations for Singapore — leave entitlements, notice periods, working hours, termination rules, and HR compliance for employers hiring in-country.
Employment Rules at a Glance
Minimum Wage
—
Annual Leave
7 days
Sick Leave
14 days
Notice Period
1 day
Probation Period
3 days
Maternity Leave
16 weeks
Paternity Leave
2 weeks
Overtime Rate
1.5x standard rate
Max Working Hours
44 hrs/week
13th Month Pay
Not required
Working Hours
Standard Hours
44hrs/week
Maximum Hours
72hrs/week
Overtime Rate
1.5x rate
Daily OT Threshold
8hrs/day
Weekly OT Threshold
44hrs/week
44 hour standard max 72 hours including overtime per month
Official source ↗Termination & Redundancy
Min Notice Period
1day
Max Probation
6months
Severance
Mandatory
Garden Leave
Permitted
Notice Period Formula
Up to 2 weeks under 26 weeks service; 4 weeks 26 weeks to 2 years; as per contract thereafter per Employment Act
Severance Calculation
Ex-gratia retrenchment benefit: 2 weeks to 1 month per year of service per MOM Tripartite Guidelines
Redundancy Rules
Employers with 10+ staff must notify MOM of retrenchments. Tripartite guidelines recommend retraining efforts first.
Important Notes
Retrenchment benefit is not legally mandated but strongly guided by MOM. PMETs (professionals, managers, executives) covered by Employment Act since 2019.
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Employment law data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer for Singapore-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rules
- ✓ For guidance only — not legal advice
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