The Employment Act is Singapore’s core piece of labour legislation — it sets out minimum terms and conditions of employment for most employees in Singapore, including working hours, rest days, public holidays, leave, and termination notice.
Guides in this section cover who’s covered under the Act, Key Employment Terms (KETs) that must be in every contract, Part IV working-hour and rest-day rules, and how the Act differs for workmen versus managers and executives.
Singapore Employment Act: Complete Guide for Employers 2026
Who’s covered, workman vs non-workman thresholds, hours and overtime rules, Key Employment Terms, and penalties for non-compliance.
Key Employment Terms (KETs): What Must Be in Every Contract
The complete 17-item KETs checklist, the 14-day issuance rule, accepted formats, and how to change terms after they’re issued.