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ARTICLE · 30 MARCH 2015

A Snapshot Of Employment Changes In 2014

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The Singapore Parliament has rolled out a number of employment-related legislative changes, which have either recently come into force, or are due to come into force this year.

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Julia Yeo
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The Singapore Parliament has rolled out a number of employment-related legislative changes, which have either recently come into force, or are due to come into force this year. This new legislation and the implications for employers are summarised below.

Employment Act Amendments

Most changes to the Employment Act, the principal employment legislation in Singapore, came into effect on 1 April 2014, with others coming into force from 1 April 2015.

Part IV protection extended to more employees

  • The salary threshold for non-workmen (such as clerical and service staff) has been raised from SGD 2,000 to SGD 2,500 per month
  • Overtime pay is however capped at a salary level of SGD 2,250 to help employers manage their business costs

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