If an employee has served an employer for less than 12 continuous months, is the employee entitled to a pro-rated Annual Wage Supplement (AWS)?

If an employee has served an employer for less than 12 continuous months, is the employee entitled to a pro-rated Annual Wage Supplement (AWS)?

It is not mandatory to pay AWS, however, the payment, procedure and policy in paying AWS is depend depend on whether it is provided for in the employment contract or collective agreement that pro-rated Annual Wage Supplement (AWS) is payable to an employee who has served for less than 12 continuous months.