Singapore
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- Capital City
Singapore
- Currency
Singapore dollar (S$, SGD)
- Languages
English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil
- Population size
5,850,342
Employment termination in Singapore
Termination process
Situation | Final salary due date |
|---|---|
Employee’ resignation with notice period served | The last day of employment. |
Employee’s resignation without notice period served | Within 7 days of the last day of employment. |
Dismissal on grounds of misconduct Or Employer’s termination of contract | The last day of employment. (If this is not possible, within 3 working days from the date of dismissal.) |
As per the employment act in Singapore, either party can give the other a notice to terminate the contract of employment.
Notice period
The statutory notice period in Singapore depends on the duration of employment.
One day of notice for less than 26 weeks of employment
One week of notice for employees who have worked with the company for 26 weeks or above, but less than 2 years
Two weeks of notice for employment for two years or above, but less than five years
Four weeks of notice for five years or above of employment
Probation periods
In Singapore, probation periods are not mandatory, but common practice is from three to six months.