Singapore Tribunal Orders Construction Firm to Pay $11,437.50 for Wrongful Dismissal
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Updated · HRD America · Aug 11
Singapore Tribunal Orders Construction Firm to Pay $11,437.50 for Wrongful Dismissal
2 articles · Updated · HRD America · Aug 11
Summary
$11,437.50 was awarded to a former senior construction manager after Singapore's Employment Claims Tribunal found RPL lacked sufficient cause to fire him under a no-reason termination clause.
1.25 months' salary was granted for harm, reduced for one proven performance shortfall, while the tribunal denied his main claim that the August 2025 dismissal was driven by his depression and anxiety diagnosis.
RPL's case weakened because Mr C had been confirmed after probation, received a $10,011 bonus and a pay rise to $9,150, and was still given meaningful work up to a tender submission the day before termination.
Magistrate Jared Kang said the ruling clarifies that employers in Singapore can still face wrongful-dismissal liability even when they terminate with notice or salary in lieu under a valid contract clause.