RBA Quiz

We enjoy __ days of public holidays in Singapore.

Answer explanation

If you are unsure which days are public holidays (PH) in Singapore, check out the MOM Public Holiday Calendar at: Public holidays (mom.gov.sg).

If a PH falls on a Sunday and this is your rest day, the following Monday is also a public holiday by default!

What is your default sick leave/hospitalization leave eligiblity?

• Up to 14 days of SL or up to 60 days of HL (inclusive of 14 days of SL)

• Up to 14 days of SL or up to 60 days of HL (excluding the 14 days of SL)

• Up to 28 days of SL or up to 72 days of HL (inclusive of 28 days of SL)

• Up to 30 days of SL or up to 100 days of HL (inclusive of 30 days of SL)

Answer explanation

You are eligible for paid outpatient sick leave and paid hospitalization leave only if you have at least 3 months of service in the company!

We are not eligible for Good Attendance Allowance (GAA) if we took approved sick leave.

• Yes, we will not be eligible for GAA in that quarter if we took approved sick leave.

• No, sick leave is not a criterion for GAA.

Answer explanation

Sick leave and hospitalization leave was indeed an eligibility criterion for GAA in the past.

However, w.e.f from 1 Jan 2023, these 2 elements no longer affect GAA eligibility as per MOM guidelines. This is because it is deemed to unintentionally discourages employees from taking sick leave and are not in the best interest of employees and the workplace.

Employees are still encouraged to manage their well-being and health!

The minimum working age in our facility is _____ years old.

• 12 years old

• 14 years old

• 16 years old

• 18 years old

Select the correct procedure if an underage worker, Tim is found working on our premises.

• 1) Tim to stop work immediately

  2) Mgt will contact Tim's parents/legal guardian to fetch him home

  3) Tim will be terminated immediately and paid accordingly.

  4) Tim can only be considered for rehire after he reaches the min. working age.

• 1) Mgt will contact Tim's parents/legal guardian to fetch him home.

  2) While waiting for them to come, Tim can continue to work as per normal.

  3) Once his parents come, Tim will be terminated and paid accordingly.

  4) Tim can only be considered for rehire after he reaches the legal min. working age.

• 1) Tim to stop work immediately.

  2) Mgt will contact Tim's parents/legal guardian to fetch him home

  3) Tim can only resume work after he reaches the min. working age. Until then, he will still be considered as an employee and will receive salary from UPS every month.

Employment is at will. If we are confirmed permanent/contract employees, we must provide ____ notice to UPS.

• 1 day notice

• 2 weeks' notice

• 1 month notice

• 3 months notice

Answer explanation

Our notice period is governed by the "Termination" clause in our employment contract.

For permanent employees, it is generally 1 day of notice during probation and 1 month of notice after confirmation.

For contract employees, it is generally 1 month of notice.

For overtime calculation, the formula is:

Answer explanation

If you do manual work and earn more than $4,500 OR do non-manual work and earn more than $2,600, do note that your hourly rate will be capped at the company-defined rate of $17.70.

Do we get itemized payslips while working here?

• Yes, everyone is entitled to receive an itemized payslip every month. If we have further questions, we can enquire with our Mgt or HR.

• No, we must guess or estimate every month. If we cannot figure out, we then ask Mgt or HR.

Answer explanation

Currently, your encrypted payslips will be sent every month via the HR-Payroll email.

Moving forward, you will need to self-service and download your payslips every month via the Excelity HCM app/web portal.

Can UPS deduct my pay if I was on approved annual leave?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

The Employment Act stipulates that employers may only make pay deductions for specific reasons.

We are not allowed to make deductions to your salaries under any circumstances, for the following purposes as specified in the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act:

(a) As a condition for employing or continuing to employ you.

(b) For costs related to your employment e.g. work pass renewal, security bond, medical insurance, repatriation costs, compulsory training, medical fees, levy payments.

What is the maximum hours you can work per week (based on RBA requirements)?

• 12 hours/week

• 44 hours/week

• 60 hours/week

• 72 hours/week