In the absence of a specific provision in the FWAct on this issue, an employee is able to work for another employer while on a period of annual leave, provided the work performed with the second employer does not conflict in any way with the business interests of the first employer.
Can I work outside of Singapore while on a employment Pass?
Yes, you can work overseas as long as necessary, if it’s for your Singapore-based employer. If you want to leave Singapore for more than 6 months to work for an overseas employer, you should cancel your Personalised Employment pass ( PEP ).
Can your employer stop you from working a second job?
Employers often have the ability to restrict employees from working a second job or starting a side business. If you work a second job, the answer is yes—even if you don’t technically do that work at night. Plenty of employees work second or even third jobs to make ends meet or explore other career options.
How many days can you work in Singapore?
Employment exercised in Singapore for not more than 60 days in a calendar year. Your employment income will be exempt from tax. Employment exercised in Singapore for 61 to 182 days in a calendar year. You will be regarded as a non-resident.
What’s the maximum age for re-employment in Singapore?
According to the Tripartite Guidelines on the Re-employment of Older Employees, your re-employment contract should be for a period of at least 1 year, with subsequent re-employment contracts being renewable every year up to the maximum retirement age of 67 years.
How can I get a job in Singapore?
Check whether you’re eligible to work in Singapore. Dependant’s Pass holders are entitled to work once they have a Letter of Consent, which their employer can apply for. This is a relatively straightforward process, and applications are generally processed quickly by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
Are there more people working past 65 in Singapore?
More than 40 per cent of people aged 65 to 69 were still working last year, compared with just 24 per cent in 2006, according to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Government policies, a tight job market and a rise in life expectancy and healthy years are among the factors for the increase.
