Company fires woman for poor performance, then fails to prove it. She is now awarded ₹19 lakh

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A woman dismissed for alleged poor performance was awarded S$30,000 (approximately ₹19 lakh) Singapore’s Employment Claims Tribunal (ECT) when her employer failed to substantiate the claims in court.The woman was fired towards the end of her probation period. (Representational image). (Pexels)What had happened?The woman was hired the company in April 2025 and placed on a 6-month probation period. However, towards the end of it, she was informed that her services were no longer needed due to “poor performance,” reported CNA.Also Read:

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