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Appendix XII

(b) For union dues, in cases where the right of the

worker or his union to check-off has been recognised by the employer or authorised in writing by the individual workers concerned; and

(c)

In cases where the employer is authorised by law or regulations issued by the Secretary of Labour

Article 114 (Deposits for loss or damage of tools, materials and

equipment

Under the "Rules and Regulations Implementing the Labour Code", any deduction for loss or damage of tools, materials or equipment supplied by the employer to the employee shall not exceed 20 percent of the employee's wages in a week.

Article 110 (Worker preference in case of bankruptcy)

In the event of bankruptcy or liquidation of an employer's business, his workers shall enjoy first preference as regards wages due them or services rendered during the period prior to the bankruptcy or liquidation, any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding. Unpaid wages shall be paid in full before other creditors may establish any claim to a share in the assets of the employer.

SINGAPORE

Employment Act, 1968

Section 21

(1)

Salary earned by an employee under a contract of service shall be paid before the expiry of the seventh day after the last day of the salary period in respect of which the salary is payable.

(2) The total salary due to an employee on completion of his contract of service shall be paid to him on completion of such contract.

Section 22

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the total salary and any sum due to an employee who has been dismissed or where contract of service is terminated by his employer shall be paid on the day of termination or dismissal, as the case may be, or, if this is not possible, within three days thereafter, not being a rest day or public or other holiday.

Section 23

(1)

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the total salary due to an employee who terminates his contract of service with his employer under section 11 of this Act or after giving due notice to such employer as required under section 10 of this Act shall be paid to him on the day on which such contract of service is terminated.

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