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Reassessing dishonesty and proportionality in statutory wrongful dismissal: Lessons from JGP v JGQ

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By Edric Pan, I-An Lim, Sean Sim
| Human Resources Director Asia Verified
Employers must justify dismissal itself, not just misconduct, Singapore tribunal suggests in medical claims case 1. Background and facts Following the judiciary's move to publish selected Employment Claims Tribunal (ECT) decisions, JGP v JGQ [2026] SGECT 1 is the first to be accompanied by written grounds.
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MAS Issues Circular On Governance And Management Of Variable Capital Companies - Next Steps For Fund Managers

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By I-An Lim, Anne Tan
| Mondaq
On 26 June 2025, MAS issued a circular (IID 04/2025) on governance and management of Variable Capital Companies (VCCs), following its thematic review of VCCs (the Circular). This article will set out the key regulatory requirements highlighted in the Circular, observations by the MAS and next steps for fund managers. The Circular highlights key regulatory requirements in relation to the governance and management of VCCs: A VCC is to be used as a collective investment scheme (CIS)1.
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Flexible Work Arrangements - Next Steps For Employers

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By Edric Pan, I-An Lim, Ray Chiang, Mark Seah
| Mondaq
The recently announced Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangements Requests (Guidelines) require employers to, as far as reasonably practicable, consider employees' formal requests for flexible work arrangements (FWA) from 1 December 2024 (Effective Date). The three types of FWAs that can be requested are (i) flexible place of work, (ii) flexible working hours (with no change in total working hours and workload) and (iii) flexible workloads.
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Non-Compete Clauses In Singapore And Insights From The Recent Shopee Case - - Singapore

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By I-An Lim, Anne Tan
| Mondaq
The recent dismissal of Shopee's lawsuit against an ex-employee has shed light on non-compete clauses in Singapore. Generally, a non-compete clause, which is commonly found in employment contracts, imposes restrictions on employees from working for competitors after their current employment ends. The enforceability of such a clause, however, is not absolute. A non-compete clause will only be enforced if it is reasonable and protects a legitimate proprietary interest of the employer.
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Singapore's upcoming workplace fairness legislation - harmony, not litigation

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By I-An Lim, Sarah Chan
| Human Resources Director Australia Verified
New rules set for 2024 to increase protection from discrimination In the ongoing move to strengthen Singapore’s workplace discrimination protection framework, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has provided further information on the proposed legislation aimed at targeting workplace discrimination. This is a significant step forward in enhancing protection for workers from workplace discrimination, while promoting fairness and strengthening fair employment practices.
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Singapore budget 2023: employment law updates

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By I-An Lim, Anne Tan
| Human Resources Director Australia Verified
New budget includes increases in parental leave and more flexible work On 14 February 2023, deputy prime minister and minister of finance Lawrence Wong unveiled the 2023 Singapore National Budget (2023 Budget).
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Budget 2023: Employment law updates | JD Supra

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By I-An Lim, Anne Tan
| JD Supra
Introduction On 14 February 2023, deputy prime minister and minister of finance, Lawrence Wong unveiled the 2023 Singapore National Budget (2023 Budget). The 2023 Budget highlights the country's efforts to build a resilient nation post-COVID, while emphasising the importance of “Moving Forward in a New Era”.
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Singapore extends the Variable Capital Companies grant scheme for two more years | JD Supra

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By I-An Lim, Anne Tan
| JD Supra
February 1, 2023 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: The introduction of the Variable Capital Companies (VCC) grant scheme (VCCGS) has catalysed the adoption of VCCs in Singapore. The VCCGS was initially intended to end on 15 January 2023, but due to high demand, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has now extended the VCCGS from 16 January 2023 until 15 January 2025 (both date inclusive), known as the Extended VCCGS.
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Harmonising of work pass policies: New changes to work pass requirements for Dependant’s Pass holders (Japanese) | JD Supra

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By I-An Lim, Sook Zhen Ng
| JD Supra
シンガポールで働くDependent's Pass（DP）保持者は、シンガポールにおける他の外国人労働者と異なる要件と足並みを揃えるという動きから、間もなく、シンガポールでの就労にあたり就労ビザを取得しなければならなくなります。この変更は2021年3月3日、ジョセフィン・テオ労働大臣によって労働省の予算に関する討論の中で明らかにされ、2021年5月1日から施行される予定です。 この変更は、シンガポールにおける外国人雇用方針の厳格化に向けた政府の措置です。 労働者に対する影響 DP保持者のうち、Employment Pass（EP）やEntrePass、もしくはPersonalised Employment Pass保持者の扶養家族である者は、現在、就労ビザを別途取得することなく働くことができます。すなわち、Letter of Consent （LOC）を取得さえすれば、現在は就労可能です。 施行日である2021年5月1日以降、LOCに基づき就労するDP保持者は、シンガポールで働くためにはLOCの代わりに有効なEPやS...
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Harmonising of work pass policies: New changes to work pass requirements for Dependant’s Pass holders | JD Supra

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By I-An Lim
| JD Supra
In a move to align the requirements with other foreigners working in Singapore, Dependant's Pass (DP) holders working in Singapore will soon have to secure a work pass if they want to work in Singapore. The change was announced by Minister for Manpower Mrs Josephine Teo on 3 March 2021 during the debate on the Ministry of Manpower’s budget. It is set to become effective from 1 May 2021. This is a step taken by the Government towards harmonising the employment of foreigners in Singapore.
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Variable Capital Company – New Entity launched to attract new Funds to Singapore | JD Supra

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By I-An Lim, Sunil Rai
| JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
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The New Work Injury Compensation Act – Steps Towards Enhanced Protection For Employees And Employers (Japanese)

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By I-An Lim
| Mondaq
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The new Work Injury Compensation Act – steps towards enhanced protection for employees and employers | JD Supra

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By Ray Chiang, Vyasa Arunachalam, I-An Lim
| JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
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