To help businesses deal with the impact of COVID-19, the Singapore government has announced that eligible tenants will be able to receive monetary payments or reductions in rental. These benefits are to be passed on from the property tax rebates that the government has given to landlords (i.e owners) of…
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What is Garden Leave for Employees in Singapore?
What is Garden Leave? In Singapore, employees are sometimes placed on “garden leave” while serving their notice period. Garden leave is a period of time where the employer requests an employee not to report for work although the employee’s employment contract has not expired. Employers might wish to place their employees on…
Outrage of Modesty of Victims Under 14: How is the Offender’s Sentence Decided?
In the 2017 case of GBR v PP, the Singapore High Court laid down a sentencing framework for aggravated outrage of modesty cases under section 354(2) of the Penal Code. This article will explore this sentencing framework for those convicted of outraging the modesty of victims under 14 years old. Outrage…
Can Freegans be Arrested for Theft When Dumpster-Diving for Food in Singapore?
In the face of rising food waste, freeganism has been gaining popularity as people (known as freegans) turn to dumpsters to find food that has been discarded but is still in edible condition. However, can this practice of dumpster-diving get freegans arrested for theft in Singapore? Is Freeganism Theft? Under…
