Firm loses wrongful dismissal case despite following termination clause
It has been ordered to pay a former manager over S$11,400, with permission to appeal on a question of law
In a construction firm's wrongful dismissal case, despite following the termination clause, the company was ordered to pay a former senior manager S$11,437.50 in compensation. The Employment Claims Tribunals (ECT) denied the man's claim of discrimination after learning of his mental health condition. The tribunal found that while the dismissal was not due to his mental health, there was no sufficient evidence to prove that his condition was the reason for his dismissal.
The Employment Act's requirement for just cause or excuse for dismissal was not met. The decision highlighted the complexity and uncertainty surrounding dismissal laws in Singapore, suggesting that legislative attention could provide clearer guidance.
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