Singapore: Employee Benefits & Compensation

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.

On 3 March 2026, Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng announced that Singapore will raise its statutory retirement age to 64 and re‑employment age to 69 with effect from 1 July 2026.

On 3 March 2026, Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng announced that Singapore will raise its statutory retirement age to 64 and re‑employment age to 69 with effect from 1 July 2026.

Trent Sutton and Thelma Akpan explore key reasons why employers in the APAC region should begin to think about pay equity and wage transparency or prepare to implement their own wage transparency initiatives.

Singapore has long been recognized not only for its thriving economy, but also for its progressive and innovative policies in the face of the ever-evolving employment climate.

In an effort to address dramatically low birth rates, Singapore proposes new employer-paid leave to support working parents that would be rolled out in two phases starting in 2025.

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has introduced a new work-authorized visa category for foreign nationals. Known as the Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass...

The recent spate of widespread layoffs by tech behemoths such as Twitter and Meta marks a drastic shift away from the rapid and aggressive hiring in the tech sector during the pandemic.

As more CEOs and other leaders depart, health care organisations are increasing the base salaries and total cash compensation for several executive positions in order to attract new candidates.