Does the Employment Act cover temporary and contract employees?

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Yes. The Employment Act spells out the minimum terms and conditions of employment in Singapore. It does not make any distinction between a temporary employee, contract employee, daily-rated employee or employee on tenured employment.

Employees working less than 35 hours a week are covered under regulations for part-time employees.

This information is sourced from MOM

Employees working less than 35 hours a week are covered under regulations for part-time employees.

Does the Employment Act cover temporary and contract employees?

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