Can Employer deduct the SDL (Skills Development Levy) from Employee’s salary?

Is Employer allowed to deduct SDL from staff wages?

Can staff salary be subject to deduction of SDL by the Employer?

No.

Employer must contribute or pay SDL for all employees working in Singapore, including:

• employees employed on permanent, part-time, casual and temporary basis
• foreign employees on Work Permits, S Pass, Employment Pass, Personalised Employment Pass holders and LOC (Letter Of Consent) holders.

The SDL for foreign employees is in addition to the Foreign Worker Levy payable to the Ministry of Manpower.

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