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Singapore legislation

Regulation 36

of Destitute Persons (Welfare Homes) Rules

Regulation 36

Granting of leave for employment

Amended byS 460/2026 wef 01/07/2026

Subregulation 1

Amended byS 460/2026 wef 01/07/2026

The person-in-charge of a welfare home may grant a resident of the welfare home leave for employment.

Subregulation 2

A resident who has been granted leave under paragraph (1) —

(a)

shall not leave the welfare home without the approval of the officer on duty;

(b)

shall not be absent from his work without good cause;

(c)

shall return to the welfare home immediately after completing his work for the day and report to the officer on duty;

(d)

shall not consume, or have in his possession, any drug or alcoholic drinks; and

(e)

shall not behave in a disorderly manner at his work-place.