An employer must maintain detailed employment records for all employees covered under the Employment Act. The last 2 years of employment records need to be kept for employees in soft or hard copy (including handwritten). Records need to be kept for 1 year after an employee ceases employment.
Employment records consist of 2 groups - employee records and salary records (identical to itemised pay slips).
List of items to be included in employee records:
Address
NRIC number; Work pass number and expiry date for foreigners
Date of birth
Gender
Employment start date
Employment cessation date
Working hours including duration of breaks
Details of Leave taken and Public Holidays