The practical effect is a significant increase in the pool of potential claimants against employers, and made it much easier for them to make claims against employers.

Effective: 15 Apr 2019

Published: 05 Apr 2019

Published: 05 Apr 2019

Despite the Legislature's positive intentions, these changes throw up a few problems in practice.

However, the judge found that his dismissal was unfair.

Developed by the Manpower Ministry, National Trades Union Congress and Singapore National Employers Federation, the guidelines follow changes to the Employment Act, which now allows all employees to file claims against their employers for wrongful dismissal.

Published: 01 Apr 2019

Published: 01 Apr 2019

Published: 29 Mar 2019

Published: 29 Mar 2019

Published: 29 Mar 2019

Published: 29 Mar 2019

Published: 29 Mar 2019

Published: 29 Mar 2019

Published: 29 Mar 2019

Published: 29 Mar 2019

Published: 26 Mar 2019

While the latest amendments have brought about significant changes, the focus of this comment will be on issues relating to the termination of the employment contract, particularly wrongful dismissal.

The consultation paper includes proposals to broaden coverage under the WICA and to introduce measures to speed up claims processing.