Annual wage supplement

Cindyfeh SG

From the below website:

http://www.mom.gov.sg/FAQs/LabourRelations/EmploymentAct/PaymentofAnnualWageSupplementandOtherVariablePayment.htm

FAQ : If an employee has served an employer for less than 12 continuous months, is he entitled to pro-rated AWS?

MOM's Answer: No, unless this is provided for in the employment contract. or collective agreement.

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My question is why can't the law make it compulsory to pro-rate AWS for less than 12 continuous month service? Is it so hard to pro-rate?

Another "benefit the elite bosses policy"?

valentinoo SG

I DONT HAVE AWS NEMORE…MY AWS IS DIVIDED INTO 12..MY MONTHLPAY IS HIGHER

Manager433 SG

I heard my company is also going to follow this method but no good lah. Like this, companies can cheat and say their yearly profits down and cut bonus ( monthly pay ).

valentinoo SG

YUP ESPECIALLY THOSE SMALL COMPANY..

Cindyfeh SG

I don’t see how is it detrimental to the employee when the AWS (13 month) is divided into 12 and paid evenly. Isn’t it fairer to employee when he or she quits before the end of 12 consecutive months of service?