Can employees work during public holidays in Singapore?

Employees in Singapore can work on public holidays if required by their employer.

However, the Employment Act specifies that employees working on a public holiday are entitled to an extra day's salary at the basic rate of pay or a day off in lieu, depending on the agreement between the employer and the employee.

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