Leading Employment Law Lawyers & Firms by Reported Cases — Singapore
42 reported cases · June 2023 to October 2026
Updated
What did Singapore courts decide in Employment Law?
Singapore courts issued 42 reported Employment Law judgments (2023–2026), most in the High Court (17), of the 12 whose outcome could be read from the judgment, the most common was Claim allowed (5), the median monetary award recorded was $26,350. This is a descriptive summary of what the courts recorded in reported decisions, not legal advice.
Compiled from 42 reported Employment Law judgments published on eLitigation. Counts and figures are derived from the judgments themselves; the Attorney-General's Chambers is excluded from the counsel and firm counts as the public prosecutor.
Outcome data updated
Across 42 reported Employment Law judgments in Singapore courts (June 2023 to October 2026), TSMP Law Corporation is the most active firm by reported case count (3 cases). The lists below count how often named firms and lawyers appear in reported decisions — a descriptive count of activity, not an assessment of quality or standing.
Overview
Employment Law appears in 42 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026). The most active firm is TSMP Law Corporation (3 cases).
Which law firms handle the most Employment Law cases in Singapore?
TSMP Law Corporation leads in Employment Law with 3 cases between June 2023 and October 2026. 50 firms appeared in Employment Law cases during this period.
Who are the leading Employment Law lawyers in Singapore?
Kuah Boon Theng (2 cases), Tay Yong Seng (2 cases) and Shobna d/o V Chandran (1 case) appear as counsel in reported Employment Law cases between June 2023 and October 2026.
Which judges handle the most Employment Law cases in Singapore?
Joel Tan (6 cases), Jared Kang Chern Wey (6 cases) and Debbie Ong Siew Ling (2 cases) appear on the bench in reported Employment Law cases between June 2023 and October 2026.
How many Employment Law cases are reported in Singapore courts?
42 reported Singapore judgments (2023–2026) involve Employment Law.
Case Volume by Year
Key Issues & Sub-Topics
Contract of service — Breach 7 cases
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The court allowed Poten's claims in part, finding Mr Lee liable on all three claims but for far less than claimed: S$32,384.62 as payment in lieu of notice, S$32,384.62 under s 16 of the Employment…
High Court · 7 October 2026 · [2026] SGHC 208 -
The court rejected all of Mr Low's defences and allowed the claim, ordering him to pay ASEPL $36,000 with interest at 5.33% per annum from the date the claim was filed until judgment, with costs to…
Magistrate Court · 27 July 2026 · [2026] SGMC 89 -
The District Judge allowed the claim in full and ordered the employee to pay the company damages of $119,490.14.
District Court · 17 July 2026 · [2026] SGDC 232 -
The High Court allowed the claim in part.
High Court · 21 January 2026 · [2026] SGHC 15 -
Mohamed Faizal JC allowed the claim in part.
High Court · 3 December 2025 · [2025] SGHC 241 - + 2 more cases
Termination 5 cases
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Assistant Registrar Ramu Miyapan allowed the company's application and struck out the statement of claim in its entirety, finding both grounds made out.
High Court Registrar · 11 May 2026 · [2026] SGHCR 14 -
The Appellate Division dismissed the appeal with costs to the respondent fixed at $30,000 (all in), with the usual consequential orders.
High Court (Appellate Division) · 19 August 2025 · [2025] SGHC(A) 12 -
The High Court dismissed the claim in its entirety, finding that the employer was fully justified in dismissing Dr Tan and was not negligent.
High Court · 21 January 2025 · [2025] SGHC 10 -
Wong Li Kok, Alex JC dismissed the claimant's claims, holding the summary dismissal valid.
High Court · 14 October 2024 · [2024] SGHC 260 -
The High Court allowed the plaintiffs' claims and dismissed Mr Grover's counterclaim.
High Court · 13 August 2024 · [2024] SGHC 206
Employers’ duties 3 cases
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The High Court allowed the claim in part.
High Court · 21 January 2026 · [2026] SGHC 15 -
Wong Li Kok, Alex JC dismissed the claimant's claims, holding the summary dismissal valid.
High Court · 14 October 2024 · [2024] SGHC 260 -
The High Court allowed the plaintiffs' claims and dismissed Mr Grover's counterclaim.
High Court · 13 August 2024 · [2024] SGHC 206
Unfair dismissal 3 cases
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The High Court allowed both the claim and the counterclaim in part.
High Court · 25 April 2025 · [2025] SGHC 75 -
The court allowed the claim, entering judgment for the claimant for US$2,464,354.84 with interest at 5.33%, comprising the termination bonus, six months' salary in lieu of notice and allowances for…
High Court · 19 February 2025 · [2025] SGHC 26 -
The High Court dismissed the claim in its entirety, finding that the employer was fully justified in dismissing Dr Tan and was not negligent.
High Court · 21 January 2025 · [2025] SGHC 10
Dismissal without just cause or excuse — Forced resignation under s 2(1) of the Employment Act 1968 2 cases
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The tribunal dismissed the claim.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 29 September 2026 · [2026] SGECT 15 -
The tribunal allowed the claim for $20,000 in full, made up of $15,240 for loss of income and $4,760 for harm (the harm figure being capped by the tribunal's monetary limit), and awarded the claimant…
Employment Claims Tribunal · 12 August 2026 · [2026] SGECT 10
Dismissal without just cause or excuse — Discrimination 2 cases
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The tribunal dismissed the claim, finding that the claimant had been dismissed for performance concerns, which was just cause or excuse within s 14(2) of the Employment Act 1968.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 1 September 2026 · [2026] SGECT 14 -
The tribunal allowed the claim in full, finding the dismissal was without just cause or excuse, and awarded the claimant $30,000, the prescribed claim limit, together with $300 in costs and $60 in…
Employment Claims Tribunal · 28 July 2026 · [2026] SGECT 7
Pay — Deductions 2 cases
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The Tribunal allowed the claim in full, ordering payment of $5,877.91, and awarded the claimant $300 in costs and $40 in disbursements.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 25 August 2026 · [2026] SGECT 12 -
The tribunal allowed the disputed claim for $4,000 and, with the two undisputed heads, ordered RPL to pay Ms C $4,419.38 plus $330 in costs and disbursements, a total of $4,749.38 by 20 December 2024.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 18 August 2026 · [2026] SGECT 11
Termination — Dismissal 2 cases
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The tribunal allowed the claim in part.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 7 August 2026 · [2026] SGECT 9 -
The tribunal dismissed both claims, including the wrongful dismissal claim, the claim for an additional retrenchment benefit and the share option claim.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 1 July 2026 · [2026] SGECT 3
Contract of service — Termination without notice 2 cases
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The High Court allowed both the claim and the counterclaim in part.
High Court · 25 April 2025 · [2025] SGHC 75 -
The court allowed the claim, entering judgment for the claimant for US$2,464,354.84 with interest at 5.33%, comprising the termination bonus, six months' salary in lieu of notice and allowances for…
High Court · 19 February 2025 · [2025] SGHC 26
Contract of service — Restrictive covenants — Enforceability of restraint of trade clauses 2 cases
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The High Court discharged both interim injunctions granted ex parte in SUM 229 on 29 January 2024, setting them aside.
High Court · 2 April 2024 · [2024] SGHC 94 -
The High Court dismissed Summons No 3619 of 2023 and refused all the interim injunctions, including the springboard injunction.
High Court · 31 January 2024 · [2024] SGHC 29
Pay 1 case
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The tribunal allowed the claims in part: it dismissed Claim 864 for December 2025 to March 2026, finding narrowly that RPL had proved payment, and allowed Claim 865 in full for $6,562.50, rejecting…
Employment Claims Tribunal · 9 October 2026 · [2026] SGECT 17
Particular employments regulated 1 case
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The tribunal allowed the claims in part: it dismissed Claim 864 for December 2025 to March 2026, finding narrowly that RPL had proved payment, and allowed Claim 865 in full for $6,562.50, rejecting…
Employment Claims Tribunal · 9 October 2026 · [2026] SGECT 17
Pay — Unjust enrichment 1 case
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The court allowed Poten's claims in part, finding Mr Lee liable on all three claims but for far less than claimed: S$32,384.62 as payment in lieu of notice, S$32,384.62 under s 16 of the Employment…
High Court · 7 October 2026 · [2026] SGHC 208
Contract of service — Period of notice 1 case
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The court allowed Poten's claims in part, finding Mr Lee liable on all three claims but for far less than claimed: S$32,384.62 as payment in lieu of notice, S$32,384.62 under s 16 of the Employment…
High Court · 7 October 2026 · [2026] SGHC 208
Contract of service — Termination by employee 1 case
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The court allowed Poten's claims in part, finding Mr Lee liable on all three claims but for far less than claimed: S$32,384.62 as payment in lieu of notice, S$32,384.62 under s 16 of the Employment…
High Court · 7 October 2026 · [2026] SGHC 208
Benefits — Equity incentives 1 case
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The tribunal allowed the claim in part, awarding $15,000 of the $20,000 claimed.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 30 September 2026 · [2026] SGECT 16
Dismissal without just cause or excuse 1 case
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The tribunal allowed the claim in part, awarding $15,000 of the $20,000 claimed.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 30 September 2026 · [2026] SGECT 16
Constructive dismissal — Discrimination — Pregnancy — Maternity leave — Compensation 1 case
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The tribunal allowed the claim and ordered the respondent to pay the claimant $19,800 as compensation for wrongful dismissal, made up of $9,900 for loss of income and $9,900 for harm caused, the…
Employment Claims Tribunal · 22 September 2026 · [2026] SGECT 13
Dismissal without just cause or excuse — Poor performance 1 case
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The tribunal dismissed the claim, finding that the claimant had been dismissed for performance concerns, which was just cause or excuse within s 14(2) of the Employment Act 1968.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 1 September 2026 · [2026] SGECT 14
Pay — Right of set-off against salary 1 case
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The Tribunal allowed the claim in full, ordering payment of $5,877.91, and awarded the claimant $300 in costs and $40 in disbursements.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 25 August 2026 · [2026] SGECT 12
Pay — Whether an employer entitled to withhold earned salary on account of compensation owed by an employee for breach of training bond 1 case
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The Tribunal allowed the claim in full, ordering payment of $5,877.91, and awarded the claimant $300 in costs and $40 in disbursements.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 25 August 2026 · [2026] SGECT 12
Termination — Termination of contracts of service for a specified period of time — Whether stipulated probation period is contract of service for a specified period of time under s 9(1) Employment Act 1968 1 case
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The High Court dismissed the appeal and ordered that the Tribunal's decision stand, with payment of $2,887.14, being $2,857.14 and $30 in disbursements, within one week.
High Court · 24 August 2026 · [2026] SGHC 171
Employees’ duties — Whether acts of employee amounted to breach of terms of employment agreement Employment Law — Contract of service — Breach — Assessment of damages due to employer 1 case
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The court allowed the company's claims in part, ordering the defendant to pay $14,683.33 with interest at 5.33% per annum from 2 November 2023.
District Court · 17 August 2026 · [2026] SGDC 256
Jurisdiction — Relevant Employee 1 case
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The tribunal dismissed the claim, Claim No 11477 of 2025, for lack of jurisdiction under section 22(7) of the Employment Claims Act 2016.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 3 August 2026 · [2026] SGECT 8
Employees — Whether director also employee 1 case
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The High Court allowed Mr Goh's oppression claim and ordered Mr Yeo to buy out all his shares in the group companies at a price fixed by an independent valuer as at the date of judgment, applying a…
High Court · 29 July 2026 · [2026] SGHC 157
Dismissal without just cause or excuse — Poor performance — Probationer assessed to be unsuitable for confirmation 1 case
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The tribunal allowed the claim in full, finding the dismissal was without just cause or excuse, and awarded the claimant $30,000, the prescribed claim limit, together with $300 in costs and $60 in…
Employment Claims Tribunal · 28 July 2026 · [2026] SGECT 7
Contract of service — Termination with notice 1 case
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The court rejected all of Mr Low's defences and allowed the claim, ordering him to pay ASEPL $36,000 with interest at 5.33% per annum from the date the claim was filed until judgment, with costs to…
Magistrate Court · 27 July 2026 · [2026] SGMC 89
Termination — Salary in lieu of notice 1 case
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The Tribunal allowed both claims in full, awarding the claimant $26,350, being $11,600 for wrongful dismissal and an EAP of $14,750.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 13 July 2026 · [2026] SGECT 5
Benefits — Retirement — Employment assistance payment under the Retirement and Re-employment Act 1993 1 case
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The Tribunal allowed both claims in full, awarding the claimant $26,350, being $11,600 for wrongful dismissal and an EAP of $14,750.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 13 July 2026 · [2026] SGECT 5
Pay — Computation — Commissions 1 case
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The tribunal allowed Ms C's claim and ordered FPL to pay her $7,030.86 by 3 July 2023.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 10 July 2026 · [2026] SGECT 4
Key Statutes
Court Distribution
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The tribunal allowed the claims in part: it dismissed Claim 864 for December 2025 to March 2026, finding narrowly that RPL had proved payment, and allowed Claim 865 in full for $6,562.50, rejecting…
Employment Claims Tribunal · 9 October 2026 · [2026] SGECT 17 -
The court allowed Poten's claims in part, finding Mr Lee liable on all three claims but for far less than claimed: S$32,384.62 as payment in lieu of notice, S$32,384.62 under s 16 of the Employment…
High Court · 7 October 2026 · [2026] SGHC 208 -
The tribunal allowed the claim in part, awarding $15,000 of the $20,000 claimed.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 30 September 2026 · [2026] SGECT 16 -
The tribunal dismissed the claim.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 29 September 2026 · [2026] SGECT 15 -
The tribunal allowed the claim and ordered the respondent to pay the claimant $19,800 as compensation for wrongful dismissal, made up of $9,900 for loss of income and $9,900 for harm caused, the…
Employment Claims Tribunal · 22 September 2026 · [2026] SGECT 13 -
The tribunal dismissed the claim, finding that the claimant had been dismissed for performance concerns, which was just cause or excuse within s 14(2) of the Employment Act 1968.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 1 September 2026 · [2026] SGECT 14 -
The Tribunal allowed the claim in full, ordering payment of $5,877.91, and awarded the claimant $300 in costs and $40 in disbursements.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 25 August 2026 · [2026] SGECT 12 -
The High Court dismissed the appeal and ordered that the Tribunal's decision stand, with payment of $2,887.14, being $2,857.14 and $30 in disbursements, within one week.
High Court · 24 August 2026 · [2026] SGHC 171 -
The tribunal allowed the disputed claim for $4,000 and, with the two undisputed heads, ordered RPL to pay Ms C $4,419.38 plus $330 in costs and disbursements, a total of $4,749.38 by 20 December 2024.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 18 August 2026 · [2026] SGECT 11 -
The court allowed the company's claims in part, ordering the defendant to pay $14,683.33 with interest at 5.33% per annum from 2 November 2023.
District Court · 17 August 2026 · [2026] SGDC 256 -
The tribunal allowed the claim for $20,000 in full, made up of $15,240 for loss of income and $4,760 for harm (the harm figure being capped by the tribunal's monetary limit), and awarded the claimant…
Employment Claims Tribunal · 12 August 2026 · [2026] SGECT 10 -
The tribunal allowed the claim in part.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 7 August 2026 · [2026] SGECT 9 -
The tribunal dismissed the claim, Claim No 11477 of 2025, for lack of jurisdiction under section 22(7) of the Employment Claims Act 2016.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 3 August 2026 · [2026] SGECT 8 -
The High Court allowed Mr Goh's oppression claim and ordered Mr Yeo to buy out all his shares in the group companies at a price fixed by an independent valuer as at the date of judgment, applying a…
High Court · 29 July 2026 · [2026] SGHC 157 -
The tribunal allowed the claim in full, finding the dismissal was without just cause or excuse, and awarded the claimant $30,000, the prescribed claim limit, together with $300 in costs and $60 in…
Employment Claims Tribunal · 28 July 2026 · [2026] SGECT 7 -
The court rejected all of Mr Low's defences and allowed the claim, ordering him to pay ASEPL $36,000 with interest at 5.33% per annum from the date the claim was filed until judgment, with costs to…
Magistrate Court · 27 July 2026 · [2026] SGMC 89 -
The District Judge allowed the claim in full and ordered the employee to pay the company damages of $119,490.14.
District Court · 17 July 2026 · [2026] SGDC 232 -
The Tribunal allowed both claims in full, awarding the claimant $26,350, being $11,600 for wrongful dismissal and an EAP of $14,750.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 13 July 2026 · [2026] SGECT 5 -
The tribunal allowed Ms C's claim and ordered FPL to pay her $7,030.86 by 3 July 2023.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 10 July 2026 · [2026] SGECT 4 -
The tribunal dismissed both claims, including the wrongful dismissal claim, the claim for an additional retrenchment benefit and the share option claim.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 1 July 2026 · [2026] SGECT 3 -
The tribunal allowed the claim in full and awarded the claimant $20,000.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 1 July 2026 · [2026] SGECT 2 -
The District Court found that Mdm Nirmala failed to prove that APL breached its duty of care and dismissed her action.
District Court · 25 May 2026 · [2026] SGDC 177 -
The tribunal allowed Ms C's claims in part.
Employment Claims Tribunal · 15 May 2026 · [2026] SGECT 1 -
Assistant Registrar Ramu Miyapan allowed the company's application and struck out the statement of claim in its entirety, finding both grounds made out.
High Court Registrar · 11 May 2026 · [2026] SGHCR 14 -
The High Court allowed the appeal.
High Court · 7 April 2026 · [2026] SGHC 73
Methodology & disclaimer
Firms and lawyers are ranked by the number of reported Singapore court judgments they appear in, published on eLitigation. Counts reflect appearances in reported decisions only — unreported matters, settlements, and advisory work are not included. This is a descriptive count of activity by reported case volume, not an assessment of quality or standing, and not an endorsement or recommendation of any firm or lawyer. It is information, not legal advice.