News & Publications

T. THAVALINGAM & CO.

Jul 9, 2021

E-Hailing Driver Not a Workman/Employee: High Court

Grabcar Drivers do not meet the legal definition of a 'workman' and therefore do not have recourse to the Industrial Court.

T. THAVALINGAM & CO.

Jun 15, 2021

High Court rules General Manager voluntarily accepted separation arrangement

Negotiations by the employee pre- and post-separation negate a claim of forced resignation.

T. THAVALINGAM & CO.

Jun 14, 2021

COVID-19 Crisis: a valid basis for not providing salary increments

The Industrial Court affirms employers' discretion not to provide salary increments to staff in light of the COVID-19 crisis.