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As an EA personnel, if the employer wishes to terminate the employee, what specific advice should you provide to ensure compliance with employment laws?
As an EA personnel, if the employer wishes to terminate the employee, what specific advice should you provide to ensure compliance with employment laws?
Advise the employer to provide written notice as per the employment contract or statutory requirements, ensure all outstanding salary and benefits are paid, and document the reason for termination to avoid wrongful termination claims.
Based on the scenario, what essential details regarding the job advertisement are missing or misrepresented that could mislead potential foreign applicants?
Based on the scenario, what essential details regarding the job advertisement are missing or misrepresented that could mislead potential foreign applicants?
The actual salary offered (S$1,600) differs from the declared salary for the S-Pass application (S$2,300), and the actual job duties do not align with the designated role of 'Business Manager'.
In this scenario, who is legally responsible for submitting Nancy's S-Pass application to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM)?
In this scenario, who is legally responsible for submitting Nancy's S-Pass application to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM)?
Gordon, as the employer, is ultimately responsible for the accuracy and legitimacy of the S-Pass application, even though Gary (the EA personnel) is facilitating the process.
What specific document concerning Nancy's employment terms contains inaccuracies or omissions that violate employment standards?
What specific document concerning Nancy's employment terms contains inaccuracies or omissions that violate employment standards?
Identify at least two distinct offences committed in the scenario, specifying the actors involved (Gordon, Gary and Nancy) and the nature of each offence.
Identify at least two distinct offences committed in the scenario, specifying the actors involved (Gordon, Gary and Nancy) and the nature of each offence.
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Gordon's Offence
Gordon's Offence
False declaration of salary and job title to obtain S-Pass approval.
Gary's Offence
Gary's Offence
Misrepresenting an employee's salary and position to circumvent work permit regulations.
Employer's duty upon termination
Employer's duty upon termination
The employer must notify MOM upon termination, according to the Employment Act.
Hidden Ad Details
Hidden Ad Details
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S-Pass Application
S-Pass Application
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Study Notes
- Gordon sought a clerk through Gary's EA service and found Nancy, a Malaysian worker
- Nancy was promised a salary of S$1,600 per month
- Since Gordon's company had no work permit quota, Gary advised applying for an S-Pass for Nancy and declaring her salary as S$2,300
- Gary suggested designating Nancy as a Business Manager
- Gordon agreed and told Gary to proceed with the application
- The MOM approved the application on June 6, 2013, and Nancy began working on June 18, 2013
- On her first day, Gordon asked Nancy to sign a Letter of Employment stating her basic salary as S$1,600 and a 6-month probation without leave entitlement
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