Singapore legislation

Clause 14

of Economic Defence Ordinance

Clause 14

Cessation of payments by employer

(1)

If, before the expiry of six months from the relevant date, the employer or contractor is able to offer full employment to the employee, the employer or contractor shall so inform the Director who, on being satisfied that the employer or contractor is able to pay wages, shall determine the date from which wages shall be paid and on which payments under this Ordinance shall cease. The Director shall advise the employer in writing accordingly, and the employer’s liability under section 6 of this Ordinance shall cease as from such date.

(2)

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, the employer’s liability under this Ordinance shall revive if before the expiry of six months as aforesaid, he or the contractor is unable to provide full employment to the employee.

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