Lost job during reservaist

• Seven_Dragon

  15 Jan 08, 10:44

  Originally posted by Coquitlam:

  This is the real world man...living and business costs are getting higher and lower paid FTs from India and China who are more willing to get the job done is the way to go man...personally if I could, I would not hire a single Sillypore male who's got reservist liabilities.....it's too inconvenient....
  
  Of course on the surface, everyone says to support reservist but as in anything in life...its the real world that counts man....so frankly being a male here is a disadvantage already....best thing for that male to do is to join a GLC or some ST company....that way for sure cannot get the sack cause its gahmen company

  work in government sector... teacher, GLC, ST, CPF, PUB, IRAS, policemen, civil servants, LTA, CAAS... all no need to worry reservists... they happy to go and eat wind eat sand... company won't sack them
• blitzonic

  19 Jan 08, 14:40

  Than when you come back from reservaist, you received a notice from them that you got sacked.

  You mean you got a termination letter (directly), or was served notice first?
  
  Yes, your boss can train your replacement in your absence -- although rather unethical of him -- but, under the law, he cannot sack you "immediately" unless it's for misconduct (must formally conduct an inquiry). Otherwise, the notice period, if it's not specified in your job contract, is usually 1-2 weeks (employed less than 5 years; I forgot the breakdown) or a month (5+ years). But only one day's notice is needed if you've only worked for less than 26 weeks.
  
  If you think you're unfairly dismissed -- eg. your boss had approved your release for ICT in the first place, despite you being a newbie employee -- then, yes, you can seek legal recourse by appealing to MOM within one month of the sacking. They'll investigate &, if found guilty, your boss must either reinstate (& pay back lost wages) or compensate you. Don't be afraid either way: he'll have to show evidence to the ministry &, ultimately, their verdict shall be final & legally binding.