Employment Act: While interns are generally not covered under the EA, it's crucial to clearly differentiate the internship relationship from employment to avoid any misclassification. The agreement should establish that this is a genuine internship for training purposes.
Work Pass Requirements: For foreign interns, compliance with Ministry of Manpower (MOM) regulations is mandatory, including potential requirements for Training Work Permit or Training Employment Pass.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Covers basic safety and health obligations that apply to interns, including the company's duty of care obligations to ensure a safe working environment.
Personal Data Protection Act: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of intern's personal data, including necessary consent requirements for data handling.
Industrial Relations Act: Helps establish the distinction between interns and regular employees in terms of workplace relations and rights.
Central Provident Fund Act: Clarifies that unpaid interns are not entitled to CPF contributions, distinguishing them from regular employees.
Educational Purpose Documentation: Requirement to clearly document learning objectives and structured training program to establish genuine internship status.
Internship Duration: Need to specify clear start and end dates, ensuring the internship period is reasonable and aligned with educational purposes.
Work Scope Definition: Clear documentation of internship duties and training components to prevent exploitation and ensure educational value.
Benefits Statement: Clear articulation of the unpaid nature of the internship and any applicable expense reimbursements or other benefits.
