A dismissal is considered wrongful when it is carried out for reasons unrelated to misconduct or poor performance, such as discrimination, retaliation for filing a complaint, or without following a fair process, or when an employer dresses up a retrenchment as a performance-based termination to avoid paying benefits. The Tripartite Guidelines on Wrongful Dismissal, used by TADM and the Employment Claims Tribunal, set out specific examples of wrongful grounds. Employees who believe they were wrongfully dismissed can seek reinstatement or compensation through TADM and the ECT.
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What Counts as Wrongful Dismissal in Singapore?
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A dismissal is considered wrongful when it is carried out for reasons unrelated to misconduct or poor performance, such as discrimination, retaliation for filing a complaint, or without following a fair process, or when an employer dresses up a retrenchment as a performance-based termination to avoid paying benefits.
General information only. This answer does not constitute legal advice. The appropriate response depends on the facts and circumstances of each matter.