Singapore: Contract of Employment

Sick leave entitlements across South-East Asia vary significantly by jurisdiction, creating compliance challenges for regional employers. This analysis examines the contrasting statutory frameworks governing paid sick leave in Malaysia and Singapore, highlighting critical differences in how entitlements accrue, when they apply, and what employers must track to ensure compliance with each country's employment laws.

The recent layoffs in Singapore by major tech companies, including Lazada, Shopee, Grab and Google, has caused much trepidation among workers in Singapore.

The relationship between employer and employee is regulated largely by the contract of employment between them. Generally, under Singapore law, parties are free to contract as they ...