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1-DAY IN-HOUSE WORKSHOP

Introduction

At the end of the workshop, participants will have a good understanding of the various provisions of the Employment Act and its applications in their day-to-day dealings at the workplace; and on how to handle employee grievances effectively, take disciplinary action with confidence and work collaboratively with Trade Union.

Workshop Objectives

• To give participants an understanding of the various provisions of the Employment Act and its applications in your day-to-day dealings at the workplace.
• To give participants an understanding of how to handle employee grievances effectively and take disciplinary action with confidence.

Who should attend?

Line-managers, supervisors, executives and HR practitioners and any person interested in gaining an understanding of the Singapore industrial relations system and practices.

Methodology

Lecture, Discussion and Question-and-Answer sessions.

Course Outline

Historical background of Employment Act

• Scope of the Act: who are covered
• Why were managerial, executive and confidential staff not covered under the Employment Act in the past and how do the latest amendments alter their positions?

Salary and Other Statutory Payment

• Calculation and formula
  • Authorized & Unauthorized Deduction

Terms and Conditions of Employment

• Shift work, working hours & limits
• Rest Day Work
• Working on Public Holidays

Statutory Leave

• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Hospitalisation
• Public Holidays
• Denial of Leave for Disciplinary Reasons

Recent Changes to Employment Act

• Key Employment Terms
• Itemized Payslips
• Record Keeping
• Retirement and Re-employment (Amendment) Act

Handling Grievances and Staff Discipline

• Grievance procedure and Grievance Handling
• Progressive Discipline
• Performance Improvement Plan
• Hot Stove Rules
• Enforcement of Discipline

Termination and Dismissal

• Termination of Contract
• Termination without Notice
• Dismissal for Misconduct
• Inquiry Procedures
• Right of Employees to Appeal
• Consequences of Wrongful Dismissal
• Case-studies

At the end of the Workshop, there will be a Question-and-Answer session to provide participants an opportunity to raise issues and problems relating to your experience and practices.

Facilitator

Chow Kwok Wah, HR Guru
HRguru Pte Ltd

Kwok Wah is a seasoned HR professional with over 40 years of experience, 22 years of which was spent in the transport and logistics industries.