Company activities on Public holiday no Off in lieu
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Hi, just wondering if it is a practice here in Singapore that companies organise an activity during public holidays or weekends? No off in lieu and no overtime pay.. when I say company activitiy I refer to Dinner & Dance, sports fest etc..
I always look forward on PH because its the only time I can rest and spend time with my family. Im just upset that my company is taking this privilege from their employees.
Tolong.. anyone can give their 2 cents worth?
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If I am not mistaken, it's against the law.
Public holidays are a right. The number of leaves you are entitled to are the 11 official public holidays plus your personal leaves.
Please clairify with your HR on this matter. The off in lieu might already be accounted for.
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Should I ask MOM instead? Sigh :( thanks..
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you can opt not to attend
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If you don't like it, don't attend. It is as simple as that.
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Yes most of us did not want to join the company event.
Since the attendance were poor, the company mandated everyone to join or else we will not get any appraisal this year 2014. (Should I consider this blackmail?)
This on coming company event entails physical activitiy and they asked everyone to sign a waiver. If anything happen to us during the event, the organiser will not be held liable. All my medical records are in overseas so I do not have proof that im not fit.
The only way we could excuse ourselves is to show medical records or to show plane tickets that we are overseas on that day. (I find it too ridiculous)
But my point is, is it legal to host company event on a public holiday or on weekends? Maybe I do not mind if the company will give off in lieu.
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While I am not a lawyer, I am pretty sure this is illegal. You CANNOT force your employees into activities that can result in physical harm, and force them to sign a waiver at the same time.
This is also why information security devices are designed to self-destruct because companies cannot force their employees to risk their lives to protect senstive data.
Here's what you do:
- Ask your manager to give you a written notice that you will not receive appraisal if you do not attend company social activities. DO NOT do this verbally, have it written down or send an email and cc: a copy of it to your own personal email address.
- Sign and keep a copy of the waiver (take a picture of it with your phone).
- Get a lawyer, sue the company.
- Retire rich.
I'm almost 100% sure your manager will back down if you ask for a written notice. If management decides to give you a hard time, show them you've got a copy of that communication and they should get ready for a fun days in court while still having to pay you.
- Ask your manager to give you a written notice that you will not receive appraisal if you do not attend company social activities. DO NOT do this verbally, have it written down or send an email and cc: a copy of it to your own personal email address.