Changes To Singapore's Employment Act

Singapore's Employment Act was updated for the first time in 13 years to offer more protection for vulnerable workers and reflect current employment norms.

Among the changes taking effect from 1 January 2009:

* confidential staff and workers earning up to S$2,000 per month will be covered by the Act
* junior executives earning up to S$2,500 per month will be able to settle salary claims through the Labour Court
* paid public holidays and sick leave will be extended to all employees
* part-time employees will include those who work less than 35 hours per week
* higher fines for offences such as failure to pay salaries on time

Sources:

* "Employment Act revised to bring law up to date with market changes", Channel NewsAsia, 18 November 2008

* "Employment Act changes to benefit more workers", The Business Times, 19 November 2008

* "Employment Act keeps pace with changes", The Straits Times, 19 November 2008

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