What is the difference between Flexible Work Arrangement and Flexible Work Schedule?

Updated by MOM 10mo ago

Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)

Flexible Work Schedule (FWS)

Refers to

Variations from usual work, such as:

Flexi-load, e.g. part-time or job sharing
Flexi-place, e.g. telecommuting

Make use of unused work hours to offset future overtime hours.

Need approval from MOM

No.

Yes, apply for approval.

This information is sourced from MOM.

Topics:

Employment practices Flexible Work Schedule (FWS)

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