BT Money Hacks: I’ve been laid off. What now? (Ep 163)
Layoffs seem to be happening left and right. What rights do Singaporean employees have in the face of retrenchment? How can you dispute your severance package? Lee Kim Siang finds out.
Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.
Highlights of the conversation:
02:13 Singapore’s employment law provides limited protections for retrenchment
07:51 How Lazada fumbled their latest round of layoffs
12:01 How to negotiate your exit package
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15:45 How to dispute your retrenchment
Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)
With Amarjit Kaur, head of employment law, Withers KhattarWong; and Wong Siqi, content creator
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Produced by: Emily Liu
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