by Judy Lim Pek Eng | Feb 1, 2023 | Legal Summaries
1. Legally, under the Employment Act 1955, employees are entitled to paid holidays on: (a) 11 of the gazetted public holidays[1]; and (b) Any special days appointed as public holidays.[2] 2. Out of the 11 gazetted public holidays: (a) 5 are mandatory; and (b) 6 are to...
by Judy Lim Pek Eng | Aug 16, 2022 | Legal Updates
On 12th August 2022, the Human Resources Minister issued the Employment (Amendment of First Schedule) (Amendment) Order 2022 which will take effect on 1st January 2023. The Order revised the scope of the Employment Act 1955 (“EA 1955”). The First Schedule...
by Judy Lim Pek Eng | Jul 12, 2022 | Legal Updates
The Employment (Amendment) Act 2022, which came into operation on 1st January 2023, introduced flexible working arrangement for employees. The relevant sections are Sections 60P and 60Q of the Employment Act 1955 (“EA 1955”): “Part XIIC FLEXIBLE...
by Judy Lim Pek Eng | Jun 14, 2022 | Legal Updates
The relevant provision in the Employment Act 1955 (“EA 1955”) governing sick leave can be found in Section 60F of the EA 1955. The Employment (Amendment) Act 2022, which came into operation on 1st January 2023, recently made several amendments to Section...
by Judy Lim Pek Eng | May 10, 2022 | Legal Updates
The relevant provisions in the Employment Act 1955 (“EA 1955”) governing pregnancy and maternity can be found in Part IX of the EA 1955. The Employment (Amendment) Act 2022, which came into operation on 1st January 2023, recently made several amendments to...
