Current Regulations and Guidelines on Overtime Hours and Permissible Work Hours for Employees in Security Sectors

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Manpower whether the Ministry currently regulates or provides guidelines for employees in the security sector on (i) the maximum permissible work hours per day, given that the Singapore Police Force’s licensing conditions only stipulate a maximum of 72 overtime hours per month and (ii) overtime compensation, given that PWM wage requirements now exclude such officers from Part 4 of the Employment Act.

The Ministry of Manpower does not impose additional regulations on the maximum permissible work hours a day or overtime compensation for employees who are not covered under Part 4 of the Employment Act. These employees remain covered by other Parts of the Employment Act, including Part 10 on holiday, annual leave and sick leave entitlements.

Security agencies (SAs) must comply with licensing conditions imposed by the Singapore Police Force, which state that the SAs must not deploy their security officers to work for more than 72 extra hours per month. SAs can also refer to the Workplace Safety and Health Guidelines on Fatigue Management for recommended measures in areas such as providing rest breaks and limiting the duration of shift work.