The Employment Act
About This Course
Do you sometimes find it a struggle to apply the requirements in the Singapore Employment Act while balancing the operational needs of your organisation? Or do you feel it hard to explain to your stakeholders on the employment regulatory requirement that they will need to comply with?
Learn how to handle critical areas such as work hours, salary regulations, leave entitlements, and termination procedures with confidence.
Designed to bridge the gap between compliance and real-world application, this course offers hands-on experience through interactive lectures, group discussions, and case studies.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
- Explain the objectives and scope of coverage of the Employment Act
- Communicate to stakeholders the important legislative and regulatory requirements of Employment Act for organisational compliance
- Identify legal and regulatory requirements through stakeholder consultations to ensure compliant input in employment documents
Stay ahead in your field, ensure workplace compliance, and foster a fair and harmonious work environment. Whether you’re managing payroll, addressing employee concerns, or overseeing HR policies, this course provides the essential tools and skills you need to comply with Singapore’s evolving employment landscape.
What You'll Learn
Tailored for HR professionals, business owners, line managers, and union leaders, this course equips you with up-to-date, practical knowledge of the Employment Act, including its latest amendments.
Course Outline:
1. Overview of the Employment Act
- Objectives and purpose
- Contract of Service & Contract for Service
- Applicability: Who is covered and who is not
- Key amendments (latest updates) and practical
2. Core Provisions of the Employment Act
- Hours of Work, Overtime and Rest Days
- Leave Entitlements
- Salary and Payment Regulations
- Termination of employment
- Retrenchment & Retirement
3. Employment Contracts & Employee Handbook (A2)
- What to include in Employment Contracts & Employee Handbook?
Entry Requirements
Able to speak, listen and read English at a basic proficiency level