The Employment Act governs Singapore’s employment law, stipulating the basic working conditions employers and employees have to follow. It is vital for employers to know about the recent amendments to the Employment Act, as set out in the Employment (Amendment) Act 2015. These are the crucial changes employers should implement…
Posts written by Yuk Lun Chan
Launch of the new SingaporeLegalAdvice.com
After countless days of preparation, the new version of SingaporeLegalAdvice.com has now officially been launched! This is the 4th version of the website since our start as a humble blog. Each version added new features to respond to the needs of our users, and this one is no different. What can…
How can candidates campaign?
In a bid to reach out to electors to vote for them, election candidates, both the incumbent ruling party and opposition candidates alike, must promote and create awareness of their plans and strategies to manage the social, economic and political welfare of the country. This is done through the process…
Divorce lawyer fees: How much does it actually cost to get a divorce in Singapore?
Divorce is a painful process, and is very draining on the client. That is why I will let my clients know about the fee structure at the very beginning, so that they can prepare for it mentally and financially. Here, I outline the two fee structures that are usually available.…
Rise of the Background Checkers: Why you have to manage your internet profile
by Foo Cheow Ming Do you wish, at some point in your life, to become a professional, a government servant, an employee of a reputable MNC, or a director of a public listed company? Or to run for public office? Or to assume community or religious leadership? In short, to do…
Casino Laws for the Gaming Citizen
by Foo Cheow Ming The casinos have been here in Singapore for 5 years now. This is therefore an appropriate time to have a quick review of the laws governing casinos and gaming in Singapore where it concerns the average gamer-citizen. We will – of course – not discuss such laws…
Drivers, be prepared to have your phone taken away: A lawyer explains the new mobile device driving rules.
by Foo Cheow Ming In Feb 2015, important changes were made to the laws governing usage of mobile devices (handphones, tablets, etc) whilst driving a vehicle in motion. These are some of the most drastic changes of road traffic laws in recent memory. The changes fundamentally alter the way you…
All you need to know about the Dallas Buyers Club saga
You would have heard by now that Dallas Buyers Club LLC (“Dallas”) is sending letters of demand to Internet subscribers for alleged illegal downloading of the movie Dallas Buyers Club. This is something new. Thus far, aside from the Odex saga which shall be explained below, individual downloaders have not been targeted…
New tribunal to settle neighbour disputes
The Current Situation In a densely-packed community like Singapore, it is easy for differences with neighbours to escalate into disputes. Common complaints include excessive noise, smoke, or littering caused by neighbours. Right now, the most common form of resolution is mediation at the Community Mediation Centre. However, according to statistics…
More to benefit from family law reforms and criminal legal aid
Enhancement of Criminal Legal Aid Scheme The government has announced in Parliament that it will enhance criminal legal aid by providing funding to the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (“CLAS”), which is administered by the Law Society. This is a shift in government policy as it did not fund defendants in criminal…