Employment Act Coverage: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how this legal protection ensures you receive your correct salary and protected rest days while working in Singapore.
This scheme provides legal protection to workers to ensure they are treated fairly by their employers regarding pay and working conditions.
Who it's for
This coverage applies to all employees, which includes foreign workers working under a Work Permit.
What you get
You receive statutory protection regarding your salary payments. The law also ensures you are granted required rest days and are entitled to public holidays.
What it costs you
It is free to be covered by these protections. However, you are responsible for keeping your own personal records of the hours you work.
The catch to know
Many workers do not track their own overtime hours. If you do not keep your own logs, it can be very difficult to prove and dispute a situation where you have been underpaid.
How to apply
- Ensure you have a valid work pass or employment contract.
- Keep a daily log of your working hours and any overtime completed.
- Save all your payslips and proof of salary received.
- Contact the relevant government body if you believe your rights are being violated.