RECOGNIZED/ALLOWABLE SALARY DEDUCTIONS
Your employer can deduct your salary only for the following reasons:
* For absence from work
* For damage or loss of goods or money The deduction must be made as a one-time lump sum payment.
* For cost of meals supplied at your request.
* For supplying accommodation, amenities and services that you have accepted
* For recovering advances, loans or overpaid salary.
* For advances, your employer can deduct your salary in instalments spread over not more than 12 months. Each instalment should not exceed 25% of your salary for the salary period.
* For loans, your employer can deduct your salary in instalments. Each instalment should not exceed 25% of your salary for the salary period.
* For overpaid salary, your employer can recover the full amount from you.
* For CPF contributions.
* For contributions to a scheme at your written request. The scheme must be lawfully established for the benefit of employees and approved by the Commissioner for Labour. Examples include a superannuation scheme or provident fund.
* For payments to any registered co-operative society with your written consent.
* For any other purpose. Your employer must first get approval for the deduction from the Minister for Manpower.