What you need to know for employing in Singapore

Employee contributions

0.15% - 20%.

The CPF monthly salary ceiling will increase from SGD 6,300 to SGD 6,800, effective January 1, 2024.

Standard 44 hours per week.

Conditions differ depending on whether Employment Act (EA) is applicable or not.

Paid sick leave entitlements to employees subject to EA. Others may regulate sick leve in employment contracts.

Maternity, paternity and parental leaves provided to EA employees.

Maternity leave: After 3 months of continuous employment female employees are entitled to 16 weeks paid maternity leave. Paid by employer, reimbursed by the government.

Paternity leave: 2 weeks paid paternity leave.

14 days paid leave per year (market standard) - plus PH.

Conditions differ depending on whether Employment Act (EA) is applicable or not.

Additional leaves apply.

Severance optional and subject to employment contracts.

Exceptions may apply for mass layoffs.

Mostly at-will employment, with several exceptions. No legal requirement to state reason for termination. Termination without case must be with notice.