A Warm Welcome To Manpower
A Warm Welcome To Manpower
A Warm Welcome To Manpower
PEOPLE
We respect all of our people as individuals, enabling and trusting them to meet the needs of colleagues, customers
and the community.
We are committed to delivering professional service according to our high quality and ethical standards.
We recognize everyones contribution to our success.
We help people develop their careers through planning, work experience, coaching and training.
KNOWLEDGE
We actively listen to our people and customers and act upon this information to improve our relationships and
services.
We pursue the adoption of the best practices worldwide.
We share one global identity and act as one company while recognizing the diversity of national cultures and working
environments.
We reward team behavior.
INNOVATION
More than 5,000 hours of training including e-learning courses in end-user software applications, business skills and
information technology.
Collaboration Centers where you can discuss training content with mentors.
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CONTENTS
PART I HUMAN RESOURCE POLICIES AND PRACTICES
1.
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
2.
3.
COMPENSATION POLICY
SALARY PAYMENT PERIOD
OVERTIME CALCULATION
TIMESHEET MANAGEMENT AND SUBMISSION
CLAIM MANAGEMENT AND SUBMISSION
LOCAL TRANSPORT CLAIM FOR TRAVELLING ON THE CLIENTS REQUEST
4.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
GROSS MISCONDUCT
GRIEVANCES
LEAVE ENTITLEMENT
1.1
ANNUAL LEAVE
1.2
SICK LEAVE AND HOSPITALIZATION LEAVE
1.3
NATIONAL SERVICE LEAVE
1.4
MATERNITY LEAVE
1.5
CHILDCARE LEAVE
1.6
INFANT CARE LEAVE
1.7
MARRIAGE LEAVE
1.8
COMPASSIONATE LEAVE
1.9
EXAMINATION LEAVE
1.10 OFF-IN-LIEU
2.
BONUS
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EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
1.1
1.2
1.3
CLASSIFIED INFORMATION
The staff shall not at any time during the continuance of his/her employment with Manpower, directly or
indirectly and without the prior consent of Manpower, engage or interest himself or herself, whether for reward
or gratuity, in any work or business not related to Manpower.
The staff should not at any time during or after his/her employment, disclose any information, practices or
confidential business of the Client, which may have come to his/her knowledge through the course of
employment with Manpower and the Client and which is not of public knowledge.
1.4
COMMUNICATION
To enhance good and effective two-way communication, the following points must be noted:
a Talk to the respective Consultant or Line Manager and discuss your problems and suggestions with
him/her.
b Notify your Consultant of any change in your personal particulars such as:
- Home Address
- Contact Number
- Marital Status
- Any other relevant information
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RESIGNATION/TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
Manpower or the staff may terminate the employment by serving the other party the required notice or pay
salary in-lieu-of notice. The staff needs to submit his/her resignation letter to Manpower and inform the
respective Consultant. The Consultant will acknowledge acceptance of resignation after discussion with the
Line Manager.
On the last day of service, the staff shall submit a copy of his/her final endorsed timesheet, together with all
the necessary supporting/off-boarding documents to Manpower upon completing his/her hand-over and exit
clearances. Final payout will only be processed after Manpower has received the final endorsed timesheet,
together with all the necessary supporting/off-boarding documents. In the event Manpower is required to
seek tax clearance for the staff, Manpower reserves the right to withhold all monies due to the staff and the
withheld amount will not be released until tax clearance is given.
2.
COMPENSATION POLICY
Remuneration is based on skills, aptitude, experience, education and job responsibilities. The staff is to take
note that information concerning his/her remuneration is confidential and at no time should he/she divulge
his/her own or other partys remuneration to any person. Failure to observe this rule will result in disciplinary
action.
2.2
2.3
OVERTIME CALCULATION - applicable for staff under the NMPT Category only
Overtime hours are calculated in blocks of 15 minutes (rounded down to the nearest 15 minutes).
The hourly basic rate of pay during the normal working hours is calculated using the formula below:
Hourly Basic Rate of Pay =
Base Salary X 12
44 X 52
and the daily basic rate of pay during the normal working hours is calculated using the formula below:
Daily Basic Rate of Pay
Base Salary X 12
5 X 52
The respective overtime rates will apply for overtime work performed under the following circumstances:
Description
Overtime Rate
2.0X daily basic rate if period of work exceed half normal hours of work
2.0X hourly rate of pay for any hour worked in excess of the normal
working hours for that day
For monthly rated contract, 1.0X daily rate of pay during the normal
working hours for that day
For monthly rated contract, 2.0X hourly rate of pay for any hour worked in
excess of the normal working hours for that day
For hourly rated contract, 2.0X hourly rate of pay for any hour for work on
that day
Call-Out Pay
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2.5
2.6
X
(please refer to Overtime Transport Claim
entitlement)
X
(please refer to Overtime Transport Claim
entitlement)
X
(please refer to Overtime Transport Claim
entitlement)
X
(please refer to Overtime Transport Claim
entitlement)
X
(please refer to Overtime Transport Claim
entitlement)
X
(please refer to Overtime Transport Claim
entitlement)
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3.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
Discipline is the process of regulating employees into a responsible and effective workforce. All staff shall at
all times faithfully and diligently carry out their duties to the best of their ability.
All staff are expected to observe the normal work rules governing people at work. Manpower shall not
condone any willful or inexcusable breaches of the Clients company rules. Violations of such rules may
result in disciplinary action which leads to dismissal.
While it is impossible to cover every rule of conduct under every circumstance, the rules presented in this
policy are reasonably complete as a guide. When changes to the rules occur, notice of such changes will be
disseminated through emails or other communication tools.
Set out below are some examples of work rules violations.
Failure to take constructive and co-operative approach to your work and with your colleagues;
Failure after appropriate training, to achieve and maintain the full requirements of the position;
Failure to observe the terms and conditions stipulated in the Employment Contract;
Failure to observe such rules and regulations as may be notified by the Client;
Insubordination or willful refusal or failure to carry out reasonable work request as assigned;
Unauthorized absence, failure to comply with absence procedure or unsatisfactory record of sickness;
Working in an unsafe manner deliberately as to pose a danger to one self or fellow employees;
Act of mischief or vandalism resulting in the loss or damage of Manpowers or personal properties;
3.2
GROSS MISCONDUCT
In cases of gross misconduct, Manpower would summarily dismiss the staff without notice or payment in-lieuof notice. Examples of conduct that would normally lead to summary dismissal are as follows:
Falsifying of accounts or records. It includes falsifying employment application and medical history;
Misappropriating the Clients money or borrowing money without written permission from an authorized
member of management;
Fighting, physical or verbal assault or using threatening behavior on Manpowers or the Clients premise;
Any act of criminal nature, whether committed on Manpower, the Client or other premises during or
outside the normal course of employment which has a detrimental effect on an individuals job, working
relationships and/or Manpowers business efficiency or reputation.
3.3
4.
GRIEVANCES
In the event that the staff feels that rules have been applied to him/her in an unfair manner, or that the
disciplinary action applied is unfair, the staff may refer the grievance to his/her next tier of management to
seek recourse.
RESPONSIBILITY
Manpower is committed to provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions for all our staff. It is our
intention that its work will be carried out in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions and all
reasonable, practicable measures will be taken to avoid risk to its staff and others whilst visiting the Clients
premise.
Safety is the responsibility of all staff. To provide a safe working environment, all staff have the following
responsibilities:
To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of other persons who may be affected
by the staffs acts or omissions whilst at work.
Co-operate with the Client and Manpower to ensure that all relevant provisions of the Workplace Safety
and Health Act (WSHA) are observed.
Work safely and do not intentionally or recklessly interfere with anything that has been provided in the
interest of health, safety and welfare. All equipment should be used correctly accordingly to operating
instructions.
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Ensure that you understand and carry out all emergency procedures, fire precautions and evacuation
procedures.
Report immediately to your Line Manager any potential hazard to any staff or the general public.
4.2
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LEAVE ENTITLEMENT
Contract Staff is required to submit a Leave Application Form to apply for any leave, including unpaid leave. The
completed Leave Application Form has to be submitted to the Line Manager for his approval. Please fax or scan
and email the signed and approved Leave Application Form to 6232 8804 or em.submissions@manpower.com.sg.
1.1
ANNUAL LEAVE
Annual leave application and approval is based on earned annual leave. Under exceptional
circumstances where advance leave is approved by the Line Manger, it shall be treated as unpaid leave
and salary will be deducted accordingly.
The staff needs to submit a completed leave application form to his/her Line Manager at least 3 working
days in advance for his approval.
One day of annual leave will be credited to the annual leave entitlement if a Public Holiday falls on a
scheduled Off Day.
Encashment of unconsumed annual leave is subject to the approval of the Line Manager.
Manpower and the Client are not obligated or liable to pay leave encashment for unconsumed annual
leave.
Subject to the Line Managers approval, Contract Staff may carry forward a maximum of 5 days of annual
leave to the next contractual period in the event the Contract Staff is not allowed to clear his/her annual
leave due to business needs. Annual leave carried forward from previous contract have to be utilized
within the first 3 months of the next contractual period. Unconsumed annual leave carried forward will be
forfeited if not utilized within the first 3 months of the next contractual period.
1.2
Contract Staff who has worked for at least 3 months is entitled to paid sick leave as follows:
3 months
4 months
5 months
The total number of days of sick leave that Contract Staff can take is capped at 14 days and up to 60
days if hospitalization is required per anniversary year.
The staff must submit a completed leave application form to his/her Line Manager within 2 working days
after he/she returns to work.
The original medical certificate must be attached together with the leave application form for the Line
Managers approval. If the medical certificate is not attached, annual leave will be deducted in place of
sick leave in this case.
All original medical certificates must be submitted to Manpower for record and audit purpose.
Unconsumed sick leave benefits will not be carried forward to the new contract and no payment shall be
made in-lieu-of unconsumed sick leave benefit.
Sick Leave will be computed on a per day basis; 0.5 day Sick Leave is not recognized and shall be
deemed as 1.0 day Sick Leave.
1.3
1.4
MATERNITY LEAVE
A female contract staff is entitled to 8 weeks of Maternity Leave and an additional 8 weeks of GovernmentPaid Maternity Leave for her first and second child and 16 weeks of Government-Paid Maternity Leave in
respect of her third and subsequent child if you meet the following criteria:
You have been in continuous service for at least 90 days before the birth of the child.
You will be eligible for maternity leave benefits if you are retrenched within the last 3 months of pregnancy or
dismissed without sufficient cause within 6 months before the birth of your child.
Any unconsumed maternity leave benefits at the end of your contract would lapse.
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CHILDCARE LEAVE
All contract staff, including managerial, executive and confidential staff, with any Singapore Citizen child
(including legally adopted child and stepchild) below 7 years of age, are entitled to 6 days of statutory paid
Childcare Leave per year provided the staff is lawfully married and has been in service for at least 3 months.
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The Government will pay for the 4 to 6 day of Childcare Leave (capped at $500 per day, including CPF)
each year. Regardless of the number of children, the total Childcare Leave entitlement is capped at
6 days per year.
The tables below indicate the number of childcare leave days a Contract Staff is eligible for if he/she serves
for less than one year of service:
New Hire in the First Year of Employment
Number of Completed Months of Service
1
Not Eligible
2 days
2 days
3 days
3 days
4 days
4 days
5 days
10
5 days
11
6 days
12
6 days
2 days
2 days
3 days
3 days
4 days
4 days
5 days
10
5 days
11
6 days
12
6 days
1.6
1.7
MARRIAGE LEAVE
Not Eligible
1.8
COMPASSIONATE LEAVE
Not Eligible
1.9
EXAMINATION LEAVE
Not Eligible
1.10
OFF-IN-LIEU
Manpower will not administer any off-in-lieu which is agreed between the Line Manager and the Contract
Staff; off-in-lieu has to be administered by both the Line Manager and the Contract Staff. No encashment is
allowed for unconsumed off-in-lieu at the end of the contract. Unconsumed off-in-lieu cannot be carried
forward to the next contractual period.
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2.
BONUS
Contract Staff is entitled to a bonus payout as stipulated in the Schedule A, subject to the Line Managers approval
at the completion of the assignment or each anniversary year (whichever comes first). Bonus is calculated in direct
proportion to the number of completed calendar days (excluding all unpaid leave taken during the contract period),
and will not be paid if the assignment is terminated due to misconduct or performance reasons.
For Contract Staff whose contract will be renewed, the bonus will not be paid together with the base salary in the
month of contract renewal. Contract Staff needs to submit the endorsed timesheet for the month of contract renewal
to Manpower on time in order for Manpower to calculate the bonus amount. Manpower will then forward the
computed bonus amount to the Line Manager for his approval. Upon receiving the approval, the bonus will be
processed and credited into the bank account of the Contract Staff on the next available payroll date.
For Contract Staff whose contract will not be renewed or are terminated, the bonus will be calculated only after
Manpower has received the final endorsed timesheet, together with all the other supporting documents. Manpower
will then forward the computed bonus amount to the Line Manager for his approval. Upon receiving the approval,
the bonus will be processed and credited into the bank account of the Contract Staff on the next available payroll
date.
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