Employment

At Dauntless Law Chambers, we provide strategic and tailored solutions to both employers and employees, for both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. With a deep understanding of Singapore’s evolving employment laws, we craft precise, legally sound employment contracts, company policies and handbooks that align with Singapore’s legal framework and best industry practices. Our team is also adept at handling complex employment disputes, including wrongful dismissal, discrimination, and wage-related claims.

Our distinguished client base includes some of the world’s largest conglomerates and high-ranking professionals. Whether advising on complex organizational matters or professionals, we provide bespoke solutions that protect both corporate interest and personal reputations with the same level of dedication.

Some of our team’s deep experience in this field include:

• Obtaining judgment for a former Chief Executive Officer at a major cryptocurrency exchange for over USD 2.6 million in damages, interest and legal costs arising from a wrongful dismissal lawsuit, potentially setting a record for the highest compensation for such claims in Singapore. This case was reported in The Straits Times (Singapore’s largest broadsheet newspaper) on 11^th October 2024.
• Advising a Korean electronic manufacturing conglomerate regarding termination of employees and subsequent claims brought by the said ex-employees before the Employment Claims Tribunal.
• Advising and guiding a Japanese medical device company regarding employee retrenchment in Singapore.
• Advising and guiding a major airline in its negotiations with a Singapore employees union to avert potentially disastrous industrial action.