Question 1

How is annual leave pro-rated in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Under MOM's Employment Act, pro-rated annual leave is calculated as (completed months of service ÷ 12) × annual entitlement. For example, an employee with a 14-day annual entitlement who has completed 6 months of service is entitled to 7 days of AL. Results are typically rounded to the nearest half day per MOM guidance.

Question 2

What is the minimum annual leave in Singapore under MOM?

Accepted Answer

MOM's statutory minimum annual leave starts at 7 days in the first year of service and increases by 1 day per year, up to a maximum of 14 days after 8 or more years of service. This applies to employees covered under the Employment Act. Most Singapore employers offer more than the statutory minimum, typically 14–21 days.

Question 3

Do I get annual leave in my first year of employment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only after completing 3 months of continuous service with the same employer. Under MOM rules, employees become entitled to pro-rated annual leave once they have served at least 3 months. Before this, there is no statutory AL entitlement.

Question 4

Can unused annual leave be encashed in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for employees covered under the Employment Act. When an employee leaves or is dismissed, any unused annual leave from the current year must be paid out at the employee's gross daily rate. Leave carried over from previous years may or may not be encashable depending on the employment contract.

Question 5

How many days of AL am I entitled to after 5 years?

Accepted Answer

Under MOM's statutory minimum, an employee with 5 years of service is entitled to 11 days of annual leave per year. This increases to 12 days at 6 years, 13 days at 7 years, and the maximum of 14 days from 8 years onward. Contractual entitlements are often higher.

Years of Service	AL Entitlement
1 year	7 days
2 years	8 days
3 years	9 days
4 years	10 days
5 years	11 days
6 years	12 days
7 years	13 days
8+ years	14 days

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