Singapore Employment Act 2025: what employers need to know

Key changes to Singapore's Employment Act and how they affect your hiring and compliance obligations.

Overview

Singapore's Employment Act continues to evolve to meet the needs of a modern workforce. In 2025, several important amendments have taken effect that all employers — whether local or foreign — need to understand.

Key changes

Extended coverage

The Employment Act now covers all employees, including managers and executives, for core provisions including salary payment, hours of work, and holiday entitlements.

Flexible work arrangements

New guidelines require employers to consider formal requests for flexible work arrangements and provide written reasons for any rejection.

Enhanced parental leave

Paternity leave has been increased, and shared parental leave provisions allow greater flexibility for working families.

What this means for your business

If you employ staff in Singapore — whether through an EOR or your own entity — your employment contracts and workplace policies need to reflect these changes.

How Red Dot People can help

Our compliance team monitors all regulatory changes and proactively updates our clients' employment frameworks. Contact us for a compliance review.