Under the Employment Act, salary must be paid within 7 days of each salary period ending. Late payment is a criminal offence.
Passport confiscation is illegal under MOM guidelines and the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act. File with MOM immediately.
Employers must provide written Key Employment Terms (KETs) within 14 days of starting. This is mandatory.
Dismissal without notice requires payment in lieu. Instant dismissal requires just cause.
Employees earning up to $2,600/month are entitled to overtime at 1.5x hourly rate. Max 72 overtime hours/month.
After 3 months: 7 days annual leave minimum. 14 days paid sick leave per year (60 if hospitalised).
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General legal information only. For specific advice consult MOM, a lawyer, or legal aid.