All About Part-Time Employees in Singapore
Determining the amount of full-time and part-time employees is essential when figuring out your staffing strategy. The differences though go much more than just income and hours worked. Here’s all you need to know about part-time employees in Singapore.
Who Is a Part-Time Employee in Singapore?
Part-time employees are those under a contract of service to work less than 35 hours per week.
A contract of service must include key employment terms (KETs) such as:
- Hourly basic rate of pay
- Hourly gross rate of pay (i.e. basic pay + allowances)
- Number of working hours per day (or per week)
- Number of working days per week (or per month)
What Are Singaporean Part-Time Employees Entitled To?
In Singapore, part-time employees are covered by the Employment Act 1968, just like full-time employees (excepting domestic workers or seamen).
Therefore, part-time employees are entitled to similar benefits as that of full time employees. For example, part-time employees get annual leave and sick leave, as well as parental leave and childcare leave (if they are eligible). You can find the calculations for the various types of leave on the MOM website.
Similarly, part-time employees also need to be paid overtime if:
- They work more than their normal working hours.
- They work on their rest days or public holidays.
- If their hours exceed those of a full-time employee, the overtime rate increases.
Other Part-Time Employee FAQs:
Are part-time employees subject to CPF contributions?
Yes. Part-time employees that are Singapore citizens or permanent residents are subject to CPF deductions at the same rate as full-time employees.
Are part-time employees entitled to health insurance, allowances etc like full-time employees?
This will depend on company policy, as such benefits are not legally mandated. Some companies do provide full or partial benefits to part-time employees, while some don’t have this at all.
Are part-time employees entitled to work injury compensation?
Yes, they are entitled to compensation in case of any injuries sustained at work, just like full-time employees.
Are part-time employees entitled to an annual wage supplement (AWS) in Singapore?
This will depend on the employer. Normally, even full-time employees are not automatically entitled to the annual wage supplement or 13th month pay. But, some employers do give AWS to part-time employees as a sign of gratitude.
If a full-time employee wants to convert their status to a part-time employee, what should HR do?
Going from a full-time position to a part-time position will normally mean a reduction in working hours, as well as a reduction in salary.
For this, both employer and employee need to terminate the full-time employment contract and agree to a new part-time arrangement.
Can part-time employees encash leave?
This will depend on the employee’s arrangement with the employer. Encashing leave is allowed, with calculations based on the hourly gross rate of pay.
Can the company terminate part-time employees at will?
No. Like full-time employees, part-time employees can only be dismissed according to the terms of their contract (i.e. with notice, or salary in lieu). The only exception is termination due to misconduct.
Get a Handle on Part-Time Employees with BrioHR
Managing a workforce of full-time and part-time employees can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be this way. With BrioHR, you can use BrioHR’s payroll module to pay part-time employees on an hourly or monthly basis, calculate statutory deductions accurately, as well as being customizable to your needs. In addition, staff management is made easy with the leave module where you can see who is on leave at a single glance.
With a secure, scalable, user-friendly platform, BrioHR covers the entire employee journey from recruitment to onboarding, payroll and claims, to performance and analytics, and more.
This enables business owners and HR teams to truly focus on what matters most – people.
Visit briohr.com and get a free demo now.
Determining the amount of full-time and part-time employees is essential when figuring out your staffing strategy. The differences though go much more than just income and hours worked. Here’s all you need to know about part-time employees in Singapore.
Who Is a Part-Time Employee in Singapore?
Part-time employees are those under a contract of service to work less than 35 hours per week.
A contract of service must include key employment terms (KETs) such as:
- Hourly basic rate of pay
- Hourly gross rate of pay (i.e. basic pay + allowances)
- Number of working hours per day (or per week)
- Number of working days per week (or per month)
What Are Singaporean Part-Time Employees Entitled To?
In Singapore, part-time employees are covered by the Employment Act 1968, just like full-time employees (excepting domestic workers or seamen).
Therefore, part-time employees are entitled to similar benefits as that of full time employees. For example, part-time employees get annual leave and sick leave, as well as parental leave and childcare leave (if they are eligible). You can find the calculations for the various types of leave on the MOM website.
Similarly, part-time employees also need to be paid overtime if:
- They work more than their normal working hours.
- They work on their rest days or public holidays.
- If their hours exceed those of a full-time employee, the overtime rate increases.
Other Part-Time Employee FAQs:
Are part-time employees subject to CPF contributions?
Yes. Part-time employees that are Singapore citizens or permanent residents are subject to CPF deductions at the same rate as full-time employees.
Are part-time employees entitled to health insurance, allowances etc like full-time employees?
This will depend on company policy, as such benefits are not legally mandated. Some companies do provide full or partial benefits to part-time employees, while some don’t have this at all.
Are part-time employees entitled to work injury compensation?
Yes, they are entitled to compensation in case of any injuries sustained at work, just like full-time employees.
Are part-time employees entitled to an annual wage supplement (AWS) in Singapore?
This will depend on the employer. Normally, even full-time employees are not automatically entitled to the annual wage supplement or 13th month pay. But, some employers do give AWS to part-time employees as a sign of gratitude.
If a full-time employee wants to convert their status to a part-time employee, what should HR do?
Going from a full-time position to a part-time position will normally mean a reduction in working hours, as well as a reduction in salary.
For this, both employer and employee need to terminate the full-time employment contract and agree to a new part-time arrangement.
Can part-time employees encash leave?
This will depend on the employee’s arrangement with the employer. Encashing leave is allowed, with calculations based on the hourly gross rate of pay.
Can the company terminate part-time employees at will?
No. Like full-time employees, part-time employees can only be dismissed according to the terms of their contract (i.e. with notice, or salary in lieu). The only exception is termination due to misconduct.
Manage Part-Time Employees Right with BrioHR
Managing a workforce of full-time and part-time employees can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be this way. With BrioHR, you can use BrioHR’s payroll module to pay part-time employees on an hourly or monthly basis, calculate statutory deductions accurately, as well as being customizable to your needs. In addition, staff management is made easy with the leave module where you can see who is on leave at a single glance.
With a secure, scalable, user-friendly platform, BrioHR covers the entire employee journey from recruitment to onboarding, payroll and claims, to performance and analytics, and more.
This enables business owners and HR teams to truly focus on what matters most – people.
Visit briohr.com and get a free demo now.
