Singapore laws recognise that new fathers also want to share in the care of their newborn baby. Since 2017, eligible working fathers are entitled to two weeks of government-paid paternity leave under the Child Development Co-Savings Act (CDCA). The father may also...
If you are expecting a baby, you will be happy to hear that Singapore laws provide for maternity leave and benefits. All expecting working mothers are entitled to either twelve or sixteen weeks of maternity leave, depending on your work situation and whether your...
Before the revised Employment Act came into effect on 1 April 2019, constructive dismissal in Singapore was dealt with only by the Courts under common law. An employee who felt compelled to resign as a result of the employer’s behaviour could bring a constructive...
Employer-employee relationships depend primarily on the terms and conditions of the employment contract. In some instances, the employer wants control over the employee’s ability to leave the company, especially in situations where the employer will or has invested a...
Introduction Termination of employment for employees[1] in Singapore is governed by their employment contract as well as the Employment Act (“EA”). It is a requirement by law that an employee’s employment contract does not contain terms that are less favorable to the...
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