Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation covering basic terms and conditions of employment. 2019 amendments extend coverage to all employees except domestic workers and seafarers. Governs working hours, rest days, overtime, and annual leave provisions.
Employment (Part-Time Employees) Regulations: Specific regulations governing part-time employment, including pro-rated benefits calculations and conversion guidelines from part-time to full-time status.
Central Provident Fund (CPF) Act: Mandates employer and employee contributions to CPF, with different contribution rates for part-time vs. full-time employees. Important for managing changes in contribution requirements during employment status conversion.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Governs foreign worker employment in Singapore, including work pass requirements and potential changes needed when converting employment status from part-time to full-time.
Fair Consideration Framework: Guidelines ensuring fair employment practices and non-discrimination principles in Singapore's workforce.
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Best practices framework for employment terms and fair treatment requirements in Singapore.
Industrial Relations Act: Legislation covering employee rights, representation, and union matters that may be affected by employment status change.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Governs workplace injury insurance requirements and coverage adjustments needed when changing employment status.
Employment Status Change Terms: Key elements to address in offer letter: revised working hours, updated salary and benefits, leave entitlements, probation period, notice period, CPF contribution changes, and medical benefits adjustments.
