Imagine running a successful business or offering professional services to a loyal clientele. Everything is going smoothly until the unexpected happens: a customer or end-user of your product gets injured, files a claim, or even sues. Without liability insurance, the financial and reputational consequences can be devastating. In today’s litigious environment, liability insurance is [...]
Introduction Over the past few years, Singapore has undertaken significant measures to enhance the healthcare and overall welfare of its foreign workforce. Notably, a pivotal stride in this direction has been the compulsory introduction of a Primary Care Plan (PCP) designed to benefit all eligible foreign workers. The PCP is a comprehensive healthcare scheme providing [...]
In recent news, a migrant worker in Singapore won a lawsuit against his employer for negligence or breach of duty in workmen's safety. Some media reported this as a rare legal case, highlighting how the employer's failure to ensure workers' safety had severe consequences. The incident occurred when the employer ferried the workers in an [...]
If you are an employer in Singapore, it is important to know how and when to renew a Work Permit for your foreign domestic worker or foreign employee. The process can seem daunting, but ensuring your employees have valid Work Permits to continue working in Singapore is essential. You should renew your migrant worker’s Work [...]
Image/article credits: Straits Times dated 31 March 2023 Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is set to increase the medical insurance coverage for foreign workers, including domestic helpers, with an annual claim limit of at least $60,000, up from the current $15,000. The new requirement will take effect on 1 July 2023 (Stage 1) and will [...]
The Rise in Major Injuries could have Significant Financial Implications for Businesses In reference to the article in The Straits Times dated 20 Jan 2023, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Sep 2022 introduced a six-month heightened safety period to address workplace safety concerns. Despite this, recent figures show that the number of major [...]
The Government has thus far borne the COVID-19 medical expenses for pass holders, unless they left Singapore from 27 Mar 2020 despite the prevailing travel advisory. Effective 1 January 2021, the Singapore Government will no longer be covering pass holders. returning to or entering Singapore for their treatment costs if they develop COVID-19 symptoms or [...]
Background In 2012, all 39 members (General Insurance companies) of the General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA) signed an undertaking for all Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA) and common law claims occurring at project sites to be covered under the respective project WICI instead of the employer’s annual policy. Cancellation of Market Agreement: Effective [...]
Blog Thai teenager Nitcharee Peneakchanasak has lost her appeal against an earlier ruling that rail operator SMRT and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) were not at fault for an accident at Ang Mo Kio MRT station in April 2011. The Court of Appeal on Wednesday dismissed the 18-yearold’s claim that SMRT and LTA were negligent [...]
Blog Well-known plastic surgeon Woffles Wu is being sued by a patient for $400,000 in damages over his alleged negligence in her treatment. Ms Cherlyn Soh, 47, said she consulted Dr Wu in May 2011 about her visible eyebags, but claimed she was persuaded to undergo facial treatment instead that led to pain, suffering [...]
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