Acting Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin announced during MOM’s Workplan Seminar 2014 at Orchid Country Club on 24th April that the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has proposed the establishment of a small claims employment tribunal for all workers. Currently, the Ministry of Manpower handles statute-related disputes, such as those concerning the Employment Act.…
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Illegal strikes in Singapore
In December 2012, 29 mainland Chinese bus drivers were deported from Singapore, while five others were prosecuted and jailed for their participation in an illegal strike. The state of Singapore does not make light of disruptions to its labour machine. In accordance with Part III of the Criminal Law (Temporary…
What the Personal Data Protection Act Means for Individuals
What is ‘Personal Data’? What is your ‘personal data’? Section 2 of the Personal Data Protection Act defines personal data as data about an individual who can be identified either from the data itself or from other data that an organisation is likely to have access to. Thus, data like names and…
Is it illegal for an NTU Valedictorian to drop the F-Bomb during her Convocation Ceremony?
No. NTU Valedictorian drops the F-Bomb
How does a foreigner become a Singapore citizen or Permanent Resident?
A person can become a Singapore citizen via the following ways: Via Birth: A person who is born in Singapore with at least one parent who is a Singapore citizen. Via Descent: A person born outside Singapore after 15 May 2004, with at least one parent who is a Singaporean…
How do I become a lawyer in Singapore?
There are many paths to becoming a lawyer in Singapore, none of which are easy. The first step to a legal career is to obtain an academic certificate from an accredited university. In Singapore, one can enroll in the 4 year Bachelor of Law programme from either the National University…
A Stomper took my picture and posted it on Stomp, defaming me. What can I do?
Unwanted publicity – that is, if someone took your photo without permission, posting it online, and accusing you of nasty behaviour, can be very damaging. It may even affect your reputation with your friends, colleagues, or even family members. Therefore, defamation laws in Singapore are in place to give you…
Is planking legal in Singapore?
The phenomenon of planking, pioneered by cartoon character Snoopy, adopting a different guise as “The Lying Down Game”, and making a dramatic comeback in recent years, has taken Singapore by storm. In fact, May 25th has been named Annual Planking Day for planking enthusiasts and newcomers alike to celebrate the…
How do I write a disclaimer on my blog?
If you are in the habit of publishing information on your website, you may find the need to post a disclaimer to protect yourself from any liabilities that may arise. For example, you may be a particularly adventurous, aspiring chef who publishes food recipes on your blog. In this case,…
What if someone uses a picture or text from my blog, without permission?
Singapore’s laws on copyright are governed by the Copyright Act and enforced vicariously by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore. Intellectual property can be categorised into patents, trademarks, copyrights and designs. If you took a photograph of the Singapore River, or wrote an article commenting on the General Elections, they…