Employment law

Handling your own employment matters can and will make a bad situation worse.

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Firstly, it is best to consult us before you sign any termination agreement.  You should ask for some time to evaluate the situation before making a decision.

Have your employment contract reviewed by us. Depending on the situation at work and the various clauses in your employment agreement, we may be able to negotiate a situation that is beneficial to you even if your employment is being terminated.

Do speak to us for advice. Our Consultations are free.

 

Yes, typically if you have entered into a contract of service with an employer, you are covered under the employment act. 

For those earning less than S$4,500 per month, the employment act in Singapore provides you with certain protections relating to your overtime pay, annual leave and rest days. 

You may wish to consider going to the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM) which mediate employment disputes for claims up to S$20,000.00.

Do speak to us if you need advice on this matter, our first consultation is free.

The best way to avoid disputes and conflicts is to have a robust employment agreement. An employment agreement is the very foundation and using an online template does not cover critical areas.

Typically, the cost to draft a customised employment agreement or an employee handbook starts from S$1,000 upwards.

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The answer to this question is, generally, yes you can. 3 statutes govern this issue, namely: • Reciprocal Enforcement of Commonwealth Judgments Act (Cap 264) (RECJA). • Reciprocal Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (Cap 265) (REFJA). • Choice of Court Agreements Act (Cap 39A) (CCAA) In cases which are not covered by the 3 statutes mentioned above, recourse may still be had to the common law. [...]
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The law of misrepresentation assists parties who relied on a false pre-contractual statement to their detriment to receive their dues in court – otherwise, they will not be able to sue for breach of contract (because the representation was not a formal term of the contract in. the first place). [...]
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Party-and-Party costs cover not just legal fees charged by the lawyer for services rendered, but also expenses like disbursements such as filing fees, court fees, transport charges, photocopying charges, etc. [...]
The Singapore legal system has in recent years come up with toolkits, information, booklets, and webpages dedicated to supporting self-representation in Court. While it is granted that self-representation is the cheaper option, it may not be such a great idea if you do not achieve your desired results and lose the case in Court. [...]
One of the courses of action open to you to secure your money is taking out Garnishee Proceedings in the courts. Garnishee Proceedings are a good option for Judgment Creditors of the Judgment Creditor is aware of a third party which owes the Judgment Debtor some money, or if the Judgment creditor knows the Judgment Debtor’s bank account details. [...]
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If the person or company you want to sue is a foreign, there may be some complications because of an area of law known as the ‘conflict of laws’. This area of the law concerns the following main issues: [...]
A Writ of Summons is a formal court document that begins civil legal proceedings (a lawsuit) against you. It is basically a document from someone with a claim against you, launching a lawsuit. If you want to defend yourself against this claim, the Writ of Summons requires you to appear in Court. [...]
Getting a writ of summons and reading that someone wants to take you to court is definitely stressful. Whether you win or lose, going through a trial would not only affect you but your loved ones as well. So, what is the best next step in your situation? Here is some essential information to help you decide. [...]
Whether you’re signing off on a simple tenancy agreement or a multi-million dollar joint venture agreement, contracts are part and parcel of life and business. Many disputes and problems can be avoided if you read your contracts properly, with a keen eye for detail and some knowledge of legal terminology. Of course, the best thing to do would be to approach a lawyer to review a contract you are about to enter into. Lawyers are familiar with contract law and have developed a keen understanding of various types of clauses and how to draft them, even challenge them. Lawyers may also negotiate for amendments to terms and conditions in the contract which are not favourable to you. [...]
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Have you lent a sum of money to a friend or relative through an IOU but have yet to receive the money back? Or have you provided a business service or goods to a client and they have yet to make the payment. You have asked and asked but all to no avail. What will you do next? This article will aim to help you out if you are ever in this situation. [...]
It is no wonder that personal debt is on the rise, with Singapore once again being crowned the most expensive city in the world for seven years straight. The mean average debt of a Singaporean household is about S$55,000 as banks see more people taking out loans to fund hefty purchases like cars, houses or university education. However, a problematic debt arises when consumers struggle to make repayments. If you find yourself in a situation with a debtor who keeps making delayed payments or is unable to make repayments, the lawyers at Lions Chambers LLC can assist you in exploring available options. [...]
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