Configuring MOM Overtime Settings

Created by Audrey Robert, Modified on Fri, 20 Jun at 10:34 AM by Audrey Robert

Overtime pay entitlements in Singapore are regulated by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and depend on the employee's job type and monthly salary. This guide outlines how to configure MOM Overtime settings in employee profiles, including how salary caps and monthly overtime limits affect calculations.

Go to My Employees > Select the relevant employee. Navigate to the Payroll tab.

Scroll down and click Edit in the Payroll section.

Locate the MOM Overtime Settings section.

Select Worker Type

Under the Worker Type field, choose an option that reflects the employee’s role and salary bracket.

Worker Type Options

Option	Description
None	No salary cap. All overtime hours are tracked, regardless of salary.
Non-Workman	For non-manual jobs. Overtime is only calculated if the salary is up to SGD 2,600.
Workman	For manual jobs. Overtime is only calculated if the salary is up to SGD 4,500.

Example Scenarios

Worker Type	Monthly Salary	Result
None	SGD 7,000	All overtime hours are recorded. No salary cap applies.
Non-Workman	SGD 2,700	Overtime is not recorded (salary exceeds SGD 2,600).
Workman	SGD 4,550	Overtime is not recorded (salary exceeds SGD 4,500).

Set Monthly Overtime Limit

Still within the MOM Overtime Settings, you can define how many overtime hours an employee is allowed to claim each month.

Option	Description
Unlimited	No cap. All overtime hours worked are counted.
Maximum Overtime	Lets you set a cap (e.g., 72 hours). You can choose whether to track hours beyond the limit.

If Maximum Overtime is selected:

Enter the maximum number of hours (default is 72 hours).
Enable the checkbox "Allow overtime tracking beyond the limit" if you wish to record excess hours beyond the cap (same behavior as Unlimited).

Example Scenarios

Limit Type	Condition	Result
Unlimited	Employee works 80 OT hours	All 80 hours are recorded.
Max 72 hours (no tracking beyond limit)	Employee works 80 OT hours	Only 72 hours are recorded; 8 hours are ignored.
Max 44 hours (no tracking beyond limit)	Employee works 80 OT hours	Only 44 hours are recorded; 36 hours are ignored.
Max 72 hours (tracking beyond limit enabled)	Employee works 80 OT hours	All 80 hours are recorded.

Bulk Update Option

To configure Worker Type and Monthly Overtime Limits for multiple employees, use the Bulk Upload Employee template. This is useful for efficient setup across large teams.