Clarence Ding

Clarence Ding

Clarence is a labour and employment law specialist with Simmons & Simmons.

Agoda’s misstep shows how even well-meaning companies can stumble when conducting a layoff.

Agoda’s severance saga is a warning for tech employers

The firm is no stranger to job cuts: It let go of 1,500 staff globally in 2020 after the Covid-19 pandemic halted...

Where in the past corruption tended to take the form of embezzlement or kickbacks to grease the wheels, in recent years such schemes have become far more elaborate.
WORKING LIFE

How to tackle corruption in Singapore before it festers

INCORRUPTIBILITY has been a hallmark of Singapore ever since the late Lee Kuan Yew’s time.

Depending on how the technology is harnessed at the workplace, AI could give rise to a myriad of legal pitfalls for the unsuspecting.
WORKING LIFE

By all means, use AI at work, but be mindful of the thorny legal issues that can arise

“AI WILL probably lead to the end of the world,” proclaimed Sam Altman. This is a bold and cataclysmic prediction, coming from...

Your bonus might not be yours to keep, if you don't check carefully before taking it and quitting your company.
LIFE’S WORK

Why resigning after collecting a bonus may not be the smartest thing for an employee to do

Always, always check the fine print – not just in your employment contract