What should be in an employment contract Singapore?

Full names of employer and employee. Job title, responsibilities and main duties of employee. Commencement date and duration of employment (if employee is on a fixed-term contract) Working arrangements (working hours and days, and rest days)

Is employment bond legal in Singapore?

No provisions on employment bonds may be found in the Employment Act, and so disputes on this matter must be settled in civil court. Recently, Singapore courts have held numerous employment bond clauses unenforceable because they amounted to penalties as opposed to compensation.

Is it compulsory to have an employment contract?

Most employees don’t have employment contracts and they don’t need them. They work under an implied employment contract, meaning that the general terms of employment are determined by state and federal laws as well previous court cases, a legal concept called common law.

What are the employment laws in Singapore?

The Employment Act is Singapore’s main labour law. It provides for the basic terms and working conditions for all types of employees, with some exceptions.

What is standard contract of employment?

Standard Employment Contract. A standard employment contract is based on the typical employment lawsuits and covers code & conducts agreed between the employer and the employee.

What does contract of employment mean?

Employment contract. An employment contract or contract of employment is a kind of contract used in labour law to attribute rights and responsibilities between parties to a bargain.

What is written employment contract?

A written employment contract is a legally binding document agreed by both the employee and employer that states the agreed terms. The contract can set out the hours of work, salary or hourly rate, as well as other more complex details that govern the employment relationship.