Employment Act: Claims, Complaints and Investigation into offences

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If there is a claim/complaint on salary matters relating to the provisions of the Act or terms of employment between an employee and his employer, what is the avenue for redress?

Either the employee or employer may lodge a claim with the Commissioner for Labour c/o Labour Relations Department, Ministry of Manpower. However, the following conditions must be satisfied:

(a) the employee involved must be covered by the Employment Act;

(b) the claim/complaint must be on matters arising not more than one year from the date of claim/complaint made to the Commissioner; and

(c) if the employee involved in the dispute has left employment, the claim must be lodged with the Commissioner within 6 months from the date of leaving employment.