Getting sued for beach of employment contract

last SG · 2010-05-05T06:18:11+00:00

ask them to go ahead and sue u. Tell them u have a good lawyer ready. they will be scared.

one36 SG

try Legal Aid Bureau... they give help to people with limited means, that is, if you qualify

ButterCake SG

look for Mr Sobhraj . A very nice kind lawyer.

14 Robinson Road #02-01 FAR EAST FINANCE BUILDING, 048545, Singapore

p: 65329980 f: 65329908

Chester_Lim SG

look for Mr Sobhraj . A very nice kind lawyer.

14 Robinson Road #02-01 FAR EAST FINANCE BUILDING, 048545, Singapore

p: 65329980 f: 65329908

How much does he charge?

troublemaker2005 SG

please scan or take photo of your whole document that you signed. you can censor your name and address. Need to know which company. Also can you name the company? PM me if you feel not convenient here.

MobTwo SG

I think for these kind of unfair agreements and contracts, if you blow the matter up big, go to Media, let the public know what kind of stupid company they are to take advantage of people, then this will make them to think carefully next time about taking advantage of others. I believe as long as you're right, you have to make a stand and not give in. The media loves stories like this because it helps to sell newspaper.

troublemaker2005 SG

Sincerely iwill like to know the contract details and company organization name. Pls pm me a link to the document you can host somewhere or here. Can sensored your name and address or other details you feel cannot be shown. But most importantly the general contents of the contract agreement.

Kenashi SG

I have nvr seen a contract that need to pay them if u r sacked...what sort of bond is that...n who in the first place will sign it...

C-kit83 SG

Hi,

Sorry to interrupt,have some problem recently..
I was an contract staff of a company.
On the 24/03/10, I was renewed by this company after 1 year of service.(contract signed)
The contract stated that I will be starting working on 06/04/10.
On 29/04/10 afternoon they called me to postphone my starting date and i agree.
Weeks passes and I did not hear any news/ updates from my company.

Can I get a compensate from them?
Can the letter of appointment prove that I have been cheated?
Can get a lawyer to help me?(what are the charges)

Xcert SG

Hi,

U need to review ur dates?

Start work 06/04/2010 but they called on 29/04/2010?What happened to the 23 days?

And I dont understand the situation...U were a contract staff...then renewed contract...I presume U continued working as per normal since contract renewed...then there is no issue of a new start date isnt it?

In any case...weeks passed and U never call the company and ask?

C-kit83 SG

Sorry..typing error. they called me on the 29/03/10.. not 29/04/10..

The contract was renewed. But the starting date was defered by a week due to my exam and they did agree.As what i mentioned, on the letter appointment I am going to start work on 06/04/10 but they called and postphone.

During these few weeks, I keep calling them and they keep asking me to wait.

That why I think I am been cheated..

Xcert SG

Sorry..typing error. they called me on the 29/03/10.. not 29/04/10..

During these few weeks, I keep calling them and they keep asking me to wait.

That why I think I am been cheated..

ask them if they are going to pay U while they are sorting out their internal problems.That might speed them up a little.

if they are not, time to go make appt with MOM but most likely have to see what your Letter of Appointment actually says.

C-kit83 SG

hi Xcert,

for the past 1 month they did not pay me.I did call up MOM,they say the contract is been void as the starting date of my employment and they say if i need to sue the company. It no longer under MOM, i will need to hired a lawyer myself for the civil court..

Chester_Lim SG

hi Xcert,

As usual, this shows how useless MOM is.

To solve this problem, we need to kick out the PAP in the next election to save singapore

Fenixx SG

The company is only trying to scare you.

How much is yoour 1 month’s salary? it will cost much more money for the co to take legal action against you. They cannot use the Small claims Tribunals as the nature of your case is not within the jurisdiction of the SCT.

So you need to just sit tight and hold your nerves. More important for you to move on with your life and find another job. Don’t let this unfortunate episode stall you in your life.

Good luck!

Xcert SG

hi Xcert,

I am not surprised...as long as there is a contract...MOM will say its a civil case and ask U to get a lawyer.

in that case...try going down to the company personally and ask to see the HR manager...or depending on what U have been employed as....the project manager,team leader,etc.....or whoever interviewed U.

sometimes HR hire people independently from the people that actually requires them...so when the headcount is no more...problem starts.

It might not be cost-effective to sue them...look for another job in the meantime but depending on your relationship with this current company...get a letter for your current Letter of Appointment before signing the next one...cos U wouldnt want to be caught if both sides want U to start work.

StrategisT' [] * SG

Chester , I think we should kick you out of sgforums.

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