Employment Law

10 cases · January 2025 to March 2026

Overview

Employment Law appeared in 9 reported judgments in Singapore between January 2025 to January 2026. Key sub-topics included Contract of service — Breach (3) and Unfair dismissal (3). The most active judge was Chua Lee Ming (2 cases), and the leading firm was Legal Clinic LLC (2 cases).

Data coverage: between January 2025 to January 2026

Which law firms handle the most Employment Law cases in Singapore?

Legal Clinic LLC leads in employment law with 2 cases between January 2025 to January 2026, followed by Drew & Napier LLC (1 case) and Shobna Chandran LLC (1 case). 19 firms appeared in employment law cases during this period.

Who are the leading Employment Law lawyers in Singapore?

Kuah Boon Theng is the most active employment law lawyer in Singapore with 2 case appearances between January 2025 to January 2026, followed by Chain Xiao Jing Felicia (1) and Shenna Tjoa Kai-En (1). 42 lawyers appeared in employment law cases during this period.

Which judges handle the most Employment Law cases in Singapore?

Chua Lee Ming has handled 2 cases in employment law between January 2025 to January 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Kannan Ramesh (1 case) and Debbie Ong Siew Ling (1 case) are also among the most active. 10 judges heard employment law cases.

How many employment law cases are heard in Singapore courts?

Between January 2025 to January 2026, 9 reported judgments involved employment law in Singapore courts. The majority were heard in the High Court (General Division) (13 cases).

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore employment law cases?

The main sub-topics in Singapore employment law litigation between January 2025 to January 2026 were Contract of service — Breach (3 cases), Unfair dismissal (3 cases), Termination (2 cases), Contract of service — Termination without notice (2 cases).

Case Volume by Year

7
25
3
26
2025–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Contract of service — Whether contract of service or contract for services 1 case

Contract of service —Termination with notice — Whether termination was wrongful 1 case

Contract of service — Whether employee’s conduct amounted to breach of employment contract — Whether employer entitled to terminate employee without notice 1 case

Contract of service — Restrictive covenants — Protection of trade connection with clients and suppliers 1 case

Employees’ duties — Duty of good faith and fidelity and duty to act in the interests of the company 1 case

Contract of service — Breach — Loss of Chance 1 case

Contract of service — Breach — Implied term of mutual trust and confidence 1 case

Key Statutes

cited in 3 cases
Employment Rights Act
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case
Penal Code (Cap 224)
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case
Private Security Industry Act
cited in 1 case
Central Provident Fund Act
cited in 1 case
CPF Act
cited in 1 case

Court Distribution

Cases