Programme Outline

1. The employment framework under the Employment Act

• Coverage of Employment Act
• Summary of core provisions
• Statutory protection against wrongful dismissal + guidelines against wrongful dismissal
• Key employment terms

2. Additional essential clauses that employers should consider including in their employment documents i.e. employment contract and handbooks:

• Non-compete
• Non-solicitation
• Confidentiality
• Issues arising from “bond” / punitive clauses
• Grievance / investigative / disciplinary procedures

3. Legal considerations in terminating the employment relationship

• Termination with notice
• Termination for cause
• Constructive dismissal
• Ensuring proper handover of duties for employees on notice
• Considerations in placing employees on garden leave / requiring employees to extend their notice period

4. Introduction to the court / TADM / ECT system in Singapore for resolving employment disputes

• The jurisdiction of the Court:
  • Magistrate’s Court;
  • District Court;
  • High Court;
  • Court of Appeal
    • TADM / ECT What claims can be filed;
    • Jurisdiction and powers of TADM / ECT;
    • The process for claims brought under TADM / ECT

5. Employment Act updates

• Non-workman coverage
• Workman coverage
• Managers & Executives coverage
• CORE provisions
• Medical Certificate acceptance update

6. Ministry of Manpower formulas and their applications

• Basic rate of Pay
• Gross rate of pay
• Monthly wage
• Leave proration
• Overtime calculation

7. Other compensation considerations

• Central Provident Fund contributions
• Ordinary Wage
• Additional Wage
• Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) reporting
• Employer responsibilities
• Best Practices

Methodology

• Interactive presentations
• Didactic questioning
• Discussions
• Case studies

Date

Course Duration

Who Must Attend

Fees Per Pax
(Excluding GST)

S$600 (Original rate is S$800)
Eligible for Skills future funding of $500

CPE Hours

Applicable

Venue

8 Wilkie Road, #03-08, Wilkie Edge, Singapore 228095