In recent months, the Ministry of Manpower has successively published Tripartite Standards that it jointly developed with the National Trades Union Congress and Singapore National Employers Federation. 4 of these standards are: Tripartite Standard on Employment of Term Contract Employees Tripartite Standard on Flexible Working Arrangements Tripartite Standard on Grievance…
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Exposed: A Glimpse into the Life of a Private Investigator in Singapore
In case you were wondering: there are no trap doors or secret entrances to the office of a private investigator. Well at least not the office of private investigation company International Investigators, anyway. The only entrance to the office is a door made of frosted glass. Classical music is also…
ICOs vs IPOs in Singapore: What’s the Difference?
With the recent increase in the number of Initial Coin Offering (ICO) launches, it is no surprise that there has been growing interest in ICOs as an investment avenue, apart from the more commonly-known Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). This article explores the differences between ICOs and IPOs, focusing on the:…
MRT Train Collision: Can Victims Claim Compensation?
Last week, an SMRT train collided with a stationary train near Joo Koon MRT station, injuring 38 passengers. One of the first things that come to mind is: when there is an accident on public transport like that, can the victims sue SMRT for compensation? Practically speaking, the 2 issues…
What is the Difference Between Void and Voidable Marriages?
Your marriage is not working out and you may be considering a divorce. However, there are several requirements to be satisfied before being able to file for divorce, and you might have been unable to meet these criteria. For example, your marriage has not lasted for more than 3 years…
Informed Consent Obligation Expanded in Singapore Doctors’ Updated Ethical Handbook
The Singapore Medical Council’s Ethical Code and Ethical Guidelines (ECEG) was created as a guide for doctors in Singapore, setting ethical standards for their practice and conduct as doctors. The ECEG had previously last been revised in 2002. It has since been updated to a 2016 revised edition which entered into…
All You Need to Know About the Changes to Singapore’s Presidential Elections 2017
Last November, the Singapore Parliament passed the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Act 2016 to amend the Singapore Constitution, with the most significant change being the introduction of reserved presidential elections in Singapore. Subsequently, in February this year, Parliament amended the Presidential Elections Act (“PEA”), introducing a slew of…
Is Marriage Void After Sex Change?
Marriage voided by ROM after sex change In October 2015, a couple had solemnised their marriage as between a male and female. Shortly after, the male underwent a sex re-assignment surgery and legally amended his identity card to reflect “female” as of June 2016. They then lived as a married…
What happens when your property is designated as a heritage site?
It is no secret that Singaporeans have a knack for investing in real estate and purchasing property. Many enter this race to acquire property with the intention to leave their assets to their children and future descendants. But what happens when something interferes with these plans? In this article, we…
6 reasons why the wishes in your will might not be followed
The erupting family feud between the relatives of Singapore’s late founding leader Mr Lee Kuan Yew regarding the demolition clause in his last will has drawn much public attention. Many Singaporeans have opined that Mr Lee’s last wishes, as evident in his last will, should be fulfilled and have expressed…
