A woman who was wrongfully dismissed from her job due to her pregnancy and upcoming maternity leave has been awarded S$19,800 in damages. Despite receiving a positive performance appraisal, the employee was informed over the telephone by her newly appointed supervisor just days prior to giving birth that she no longer aligned with his departmental vision.
The case highlights legal protections against discriminatory employment termination related to pregnancy and maternity leave, reinforcing regulatory standards for workplace fairness and employee rights.
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