Our areas of practice for non-litigious employment matters include:

• Advising on the employment regulatory regime in Singapore, including issues under Singapore’s Employment Act, the maternity protection regime and Central Provident Fund contributions

• Reviewing, drafting and commenting on employment agreements, handbooks, policies and other related employment documentation for a broad range of employers

• Acting for employers in relation to employment termination and/or retrenchment exercises

• Acting for employers in relation to the transfer of employees upon a business sale or business restructure

• Advising on data privacy issues in the employment context

• Advising on various anti-competition / non-solicitation clauses between employers, prospective employers and employees  

• Advising employees of their employment and contractual rights during the pre-employment phase as well as upon termination

Our areas of practice for litigious employment matters include:

• Acting in matters involving wrongful and constructive dismissal, summary termination, and redundancy exercises.

• Acting in the enforcement of post-employment restraints, including non-solicitation, non-compete, and confidentiality obligations.

• Acting in matter involving breach of fiduciary duties, diversion of business opportunities, and misuse or exfiltration of confidential information and intellectual property.

• Acting in matters involving allegations of employee misconduct, fraud, harassment, discrimination, workplace bullying, and retaliation.

• Acting in executive remuneration disputes, including claims relating to salary, bonuses, commission, stock options, and other incentive schemes.

• Acting in investigations and enforcement actions commenced by the Ministry of Manpower, the Central Provident Fund Board, and the Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices. We guide clients through the complexities of these regulatory frameworks, defending against claims and ensuring compliance with applicable obligations.