What is the definition of an employee?

Updated by CPF 2y ago

Under the CPF Act, an employee is defined as:

A person who is employed in Singapore under a contract of service; or
A Singapore Citizen who is employed under a contract of service or other agreement entered into in Singapore as a master, seaman or apprentice in any vessel.

Find out more information on the different types of employees.

This information is sourced from CPF.

Topics:

Employer - Employer Obligations Who should receive CPF contributions

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