Question 1

How is overtime pay calculated in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Under MOM's Employment Act, overtime pay is calculated at 1.5× the hourly basic rate. The hourly rate formula is: (monthly basic salary × 12) ÷ (52 × 44), assuming a 44-hour work week. For example, a S$2,500/month worker earns approximately S$13.11/hour, and overtime pay is S$19.67/hour.

Question 2

Who is eligible for overtime pay under MOM?

Accepted Answer

MOM Part IV protections (including statutory overtime pay) cover two groups: (1) non-workmen earning up to S$2,600/month and (2) workmen earning up to S$4,500/month. Employees earning above these thresholds are not legally entitled to OT pay — any overtime compensation would be at the employer's discretion or per contract.

Question 3

What is the overtime cap in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

MOM limits overtime to 72 hours per month for employees covered under Part IV of the Employment Act. Employers must obtain MOM approval to exceed this cap. The total working hours (basic + OT) cannot exceed 12 hours per day except in emergencies or exceptional circumstances.

Question 4

How is rest day work paid in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Working on a rest day is paid as follows: for up to half a day's normal working hours, employees get 1× their basic daily pay (on top of normal salary). For more than half a day, employees get 2× their basic daily pay. If it's at the employer's request, additional OT rates apply beyond normal hours.

Question 5

Is working on a public holiday paid extra in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under MOM, employees working on a public holiday receive an extra day's salary in addition to their normal pay for that day. Alternatively, the employer can grant time off in lieu of the public holiday worked.

Employee Type	Definition	Monthly Salary Cap
Non-workman	Office, admin, service staff	S$2,600
Workman	Manual labour, construction, cleaning	S$4,500
Above cap	Managers, executives, high earners	Not covered

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