Sghrm

SGHRM (Singapore Human Resource Management) founded on 12 December 2008. A great place to find your answers pertaining to Human Resources matters, advices and sharing of Human Resources' knowledge If an employee has just lost her husband and she has a very young child under 1 year old, what else can the company do to support her and the family e.g.... financially, time off, contributions to a fund for them e.t.c. Are there any restrictions or it is for the company to decide. There are no restriction but objectively you do not wish to set precedent on such flexibility in your policy. We are looking into revising employees' notice period from 1 month to 2 months. If this is the only revision to their employment, is it necessary to issue a new contract ? Or just need to issue a letter stating this and obtain their acceptance (by signing and returning the letter) ? Under what circumstances do we require to issue revised contract or offer letter ? You need to issue letter and with their agreement, new LOA is not required unless changes of other terms and condition in the contract May I know if a foreign worker still under probation, is the company liable for medical treatment cost and repatriation cost? Regardless if the foreign worker is confirmed, you are liable on everything stated on the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act and all the guidelines by work passes. Can employer limit the no. of days for Annual leave to be carried forward? Is this anyway violating the Employment Act? Your annual leave entitlement can be forfeited if you: Are absent from work without permission or reasonable excuse for more than 20% of the working days in the months or year. Fail to take your leave within 12 months after the end of 12 months of continuous service. Are dismissed on the grounds of misconduct. So if your option to choose how to determine your company Leave policy, you can allow to carry all or even none.Read More