Tag: Employment Law
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Recoverability Of Damages In The Law Of Tort By A Foreign Employee
Introduction In what must surely be considered to be a sound decision – both as a matter of law and moral principle – the Court of Appeal held that the position of a “foreign employee” is no different from that of a “local employee” insofar as the recovery of special damages arising from a tort…
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![Construction of Contracts [Contract Law] [Employment Law]](https://alexanderpang.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/11867036843_40fa74d02e_k.jpg?w=1024)
Construction of Contracts [Contract Law] [Employment Law]
This post concerns the Singapore High Court’s recent decision in Law Beng Chong Gary v The Wellness Group Pte Ltd [2017] (published on Singapore Law Watch here) (the “Judgment“) concerning principles of contractual construction. Justice Hoo Sheau Peng reiterated the principles applicable to contractual interpretation at [18] of the Judgment, holding as follows:- “As this…
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![Dealing With Sexual Harassment In The Workplace [Employment Law] [Sexual Harassment]](https://alexanderpang.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3204.jpg?w=1024)
Dealing With Sexual Harassment In The Workplace [Employment Law] [Sexual Harassment]
The fall and the fall of Harvey Weinstein has been widely reported in the media, leading to the #MeToo campaign where victims of sexual harassment recall the plights they have faced. Drawing open the curtains to expose a beast most, if not all, people are afraid or embarrassed to discuss takes courage, and it is…
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![An Obligation To Conduct “Due Inquiry” Prior To Termination For Cause? [Employment Law]](https://alexanderpang.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/35440201624_471ec51eee_k.jpg?w=1024)
An Obligation To Conduct “Due Inquiry” Prior To Termination For Cause? [Employment Law]
The Singapore High Court opines on what an employer’s duty is to conduct “due inquiry” prior to exercising its right of summary termination.
Singapore Legal Developments & Case Commentaries 