The Employment Act governs the terms and conditions of employment and stipulates the rights and obligations of employers and employees. It covers every employee, except persons employed in managerial, executive or confidential positions, seamen, domestic workers and persons employed by the Government or a statutory board. Generally, Singaporeans work eight hours a day, or 44 hours a week.
Employees earn seven days of annual leave for the first year of service.
Thereafter, they gain an extra day of leave for every subsequent 12 months' continuous service up to a maximum of 14 days. There are 11 paid public holidays a year. Regulations 1996 provide for the employment terms and conditions of part-time employees. Comprises representatives from the Government, employer groups and unions. Advises the Government on wage policies and issues wage guidelines in line with long-term economic objectives.