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In Part 2 of our series, we’ll look at who forms part of an investigation team, how location affects which laws apply to an investigation, notification and timing requirements. (Part 1 covers the definition of ‘workplace’...more
Seyfarth recently hosted a webinar entitled ‘Managing Cross-Border Sexual Harassment Investigations in Australia and Asia’, addressing the practical considerations that employers should be aware of when investigating...more
Introduction Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit and brought about much uncertainty, employers across the globe have had to grapple with the concept of flexible working. The implementation of flexible working differs from...more
The second half of 2024 is shaping up to be a consequential time for employment rules in Singapore. Not only will the Workplace Fairness Legislation (WFL) be introduced in Parliament, but guidelines for the inclusion of...more
In recent years, the traditional 9-to-5 work model has undergone a significant transformation across Asia, with the rise of flexible work arrangements reshaping the way businesses operate and employees engage with their work....more
Since its formation in 2006, Singapore’s Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) has slowly gained traction with employees and applicants alike as an avenue for redressing concerns regarding...more
In Short - The Situation: The Singapore government recently has announced a raft of changes that will impact employers in 2023 and beyond. These include introducing a new eligibility framework for employment passes for...more
Effective November 1, 2021, an employer is required to notify the Ministry of Manpower if it retrenches even a single employee. Prior to November 1, the notification requirement was triggered only if five or more employees...more
With the easing of circuit-breaker measures in Singapore, employers gearing up for reopening must implement safe management measures to provide a safe working environment for employees....more
Workforce retrenchment in Singapore is expected to hit record numbers as a result of economic disruption from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Here is a brief guide for employers in Singapore as they consider retrenchment...more
As the coronavirus situation continues to evolve, so do companies’ and governments’ approaches to monitoring and helping avoid the spread of the virus. The intensity and anxiety over this issue is extremely high in Asia,...more
Australia - Wage Theft Investigations. The Australia Fair Work Ombudsman’s (FWO) 2018-2019 Annual Report, published by the government agency on October 20, 2019, found significant wage theft in the country over the past...more
Significant Changes to Employment Act, Effective April 1, 2019 - New Legislation Enacted - Significant changes to the Employment Act (Cap. 91)(the EA) came into force on April 1, 2019. The EA now applies to managers and...more
On October 2, 2018, a widely anticipated bill to amend the Singapore Employment Act ("EA") was introduced into parliament. The most significant proposed change is the expansion of the core provisions of the EA to all...more
High Court Clarifies Meaning of “Executive” in the Employment Act - Precedential Decision by Judiciary or Regulatory Agency - The High Court of Singapore recently clarified the definition of “executive” as applied under...more
The case of Hasan Shofiqul v China Civil (Singapore) Pte Ltd [2018] SGHC 128 (28 May 2018) is interesting as the first Singapore case that provides a test of what amounts to an "executive" for the purposes of the Employment...more
The employment landscape in Singapore continues to evolve dynamically in tandem with the growth and maturity of its domestic economy and workforce. Accordingly, the Employment Act (“EA”), Singapore’s main employment...more