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Singapore HR rules, in plain English.

What the Employment Act and CPF Board require of a small employer — each guide links to the official page it comes from.

Annual leave in Singapore: what the Employment Act requires

How much annual leave Singapore employees are entitled to under the Employment Act: 7 days after 3 months, rising to 14, carry-forward rules, part-time pro-rating, and who is covered.

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Sick leave in Singapore: outpatient, hospitalisation and the MC

Paid outpatient and hospitalisation leave under the Employment Act: 14 and 60 days after 6 months of service, the medical certificate requirement, and the 48-hour notice rule.

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Public holidays in Singapore: who gets what

What happens when a Singapore public holiday falls on a rest day or an off day, what to pay staff who work on the holiday, and how unpaid leave interacts with holidays.

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CPF for employers: what to pay, and on what

Employer guide to CPF: when contributions are due (wages above S$50), the employee share (above S$500), the S$8,000 ordinary wage ceiling, SDL at 0.25%, and self-help group deductions.

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Working hours and overtime in Singapore: the limits

The Employment Act limits for Part IV employees: 44 hours a week, 12 hours a day, 72 overtime hours a month, overtime at 1.5× the hourly basic rate, and one rest day a week.

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Paying salary in Singapore: when, how and what the payslip must show

Employment Act rules on paying salary: at least monthly and within 7 days of the period end, overtime within 14 days, mandatory itemised payslips, and the 50% cap on deductions.

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