THIMPHU – The Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority has unveiled a comprehensive employment framework to maintain high employment standards, promote a business-friendly labour environment, and safeguard working conditions in the Special Administrative Region.
The GMC Employment Act 2025, which came into force on December 26, 2024, is modeled on the Singapore Employment Act 1968, with amendments made under the Application of Laws Act 2024 to attract foreign investment and support economic growth.
The Singapore Employment Act is a well-established labour law framework widely regarded for its business-friendly approach and balanced labour protection, which has helped the country achieve a leading global ranking in labour–employer relations.
The Act sets out mandatory protections that override any less favourable terms in an employment contract. It covers all salaried workers, including part-time and contract employees, with clear legal avenues for grievances.
Under the Act, a clearly defined penalty structure applies to employment violations, designed to deter serious offences and ensure cooperation with regulatory inspections.
Penalties for salary-related offences range from USD 3,000 to USD 15,000 and imprisonment of up to six months, with higher sanctions of USD 6,000 to USD 30,000, or imprisonment of up to one year for repeat offences.
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