Exposing corporate wrongdoing or responding to a whistleblower report requires careful management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risks. In Singapore, navigating a whistleblowing complaint involves a delicate balance between statutory protections, employment obligations, contractual non-disclosure agreements, and exposure to white-collar criminal liability.
Whether you are an individual reporting illegal conduct or an organisation handling sensitive internal disclosures, our legal team provides strategic counsel to ensure compliance, mitigate liability, and protect your commercial and legal position.
We assist whistleblowers in evaluating the legal risks and protections associated with making a disclosure. Our team advises navigating statutory reporting channels, preserving confidentiality, and assessing potential exposure under non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) or employment contracts prior to making a report.
When a whistleblowing complaint is raised, prompt, independent, and impartial investigation is critical. We act for organizations and board committees to conduct contentious internal investigations, gather evidence, manage witnesses, and advise on regulatory self-reporting obligations to authorities such as the CAD, MAS, or CPI.
Whistleblowers and companies alike must manage the risk of legal action arising from disclosures. Unsubstantiated reports or mismanaged allegations can lead to claims of defamation, breach of confidence, or tortious interference. Where public disclosures, media scrutiny, or reputational fallout occur alongside whistleblowing allegations, we work alongside our Crisis Management & Contentious Investigations team to mitigate reputational damage, manage defamation risks, and handle urgent contentious matters.
Employees who report wrongdoing often fear workplace reprisal, demotion, or wrongful termination. We advise and represent individuals facing employment-related retaliation following a disclosure, as well as employers seeking to ensure fair treatment and compliance with employment laws during contentious internal proceedings.
Whistleblowing allegations often involve sensitive matters such as bribery, corruption, fraud, tax evasion, or insider trading. We advise clients on the legal frameworks governing statutory protection under Singapore legislation (including the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes Act), ensuring disclosures are handled strictly in accordance with statutory requirements.
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Wrongful dismissal occurs when an employee is dismissed without just or sufficient cause. This may include dismissal based on discriminatory grounds, dismissal intended to deprive an employee of employment benefits or entitlements, or dismissal intended to punish an employee for exercising an employment right. A dismissal may also be wrongful where an employer gives a reason for the dismissal that is subsequently shown to be false.
If you believe your dismissal was wrongful, you can file a claim with the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM). Generally, a wrongful dismissal claim must be filed within one month from your last day of employment. TADM will assist with mediation, and if the dispute cannot be resolved, the claim may be referred to the Employment Claims Tribunals (ECT). Depending on the circumstances and outcome, remedies may include reinstatement with compensation for income loss or monetary compensation.
