More complaints of unfair dismissal
Yahoo! Tuesday 23rd February, 2010
SINGAPORE: There was a spike in the number of complaints to the authorities about unfair dismissals last year — particularly from pregnant women and executives. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) r...
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Singapore sets up committee to develop infocomm masterplan
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Singapore Airlines May 2013 operating results
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Over $1b given to low-income to buy HDB flats
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As PSI rises sales of face masks soar
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All systems go for free pre-peak MRT ride trial
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Injured navy man who lost both legs healing through sports
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Singapore Flyer unlikely to be shipped overseas
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Manila to stop giving new licences to Singapore maid agencies
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Singapore tournament hit by late pullouts
The Singapore Open kicked off Tuesday, but a large-scale withdrawal on the eve of competition has robbed the tournament of several seeded players after superstars Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei also chose to skip the event.Eleven players pulled out on Monday, citing fatigue and injury, though many may be keen to avoid exerting themselves in what is the last Super Series event before the world ...
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Singapore pressures Indonesia to identify companies behind haze
Singapore's worst air pollution in 16 years sparked diplomatic tension on Tuesday, as it urged Indonesia to provide data on company names and concession maps to enable it to act against plantation firms that allow slash-and-burn farming.Singapore's environment minister made the request to his Indonesian counterpart by telephone as air pollution on the island hit unhealthy levels for a ...
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Singapore Indonesia tussle over smog
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Youth 16 arrested for allegedly assaulting and robbing 39-year old woman
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Fitch Affirms Genting and Genting Singapore at A- Stable
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Haze update PM Lee says Singapore urging Indonesia to take action to reduce haze
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Singapore chokes on pollution high
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Fitch Affirms Singapores First Ship Lease Trust at BNegative
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Indonesia Haze Affecting Singapore Forest Fires Being Blamed
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Exotic mini-zoo seized from Singapore flat
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Singapore India working on Asian FTA
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National service committee meets ahead of inaugural focus group discussion
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Singapore startup behind local heritage apps to develop similar apps for Brunei schools
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