No, under Singapore's Employment Act, employees who have worked for less than 2 years are generally not legally entitled to retrenchment benefits. However, an employer may choose to provide an ex gratia payment or other retrenchment benefits as a gesture of goodwill, and any entitlement set out in your employment contract, collective agreement, or company policy will still apply regardless of your length of service. Therefore, it is important to review your employment contract to determine whether you are entitled to any retrenchment benefits.
Quick Question
Am I Entitled to Retrenchment Benefits if I’ve Worked Less Than 2 Years?
The short answer
Quick answer
No, under Singapore's Employment Act, employees who have worked for less than 2 years are generally not legally entitled to retrenchment benefits.
General information only. This answer does not constitute legal advice. The appropriate response depends on the facts and circumstances of each matter.
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