Woman claims she was 'terminated' abruptly for being pregnant, former employer counters her claims - The Independent Singapore News

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Singapore – A pregnant woman working at a tuition centre claimed on Facebook that she was suddenly told she was terminated, supposedly because she was pregnant and there were “safety” issues. “Being pregnant is already not easy; however, pregnancy shouldn’t hinder us mothers from working,” said the woman on Facebook on Monday (Jan 10). She …

Singapore – A pregnant woman working at a tuition centre claimed on Facebook that she was suddenly told she was terminated, supposedly because she was pregnant and there were “safety” issues.

“Such an absurd and cruel thing to do. I hope to warn others who are pregnant looking for a job to be aware of this kind of employer,” said the woman. She also said she was fully vaccinated against Covid-19.Responding to these claims, a representative from the tuition centre offered their side of the story. The woman had been hired to work part time, had worked there for less than a week.

Photo: FB screengrabnother netizen quoted MOM, noting the tuition centre had the right to terminate the woman given she didn’t have maternity protection.Ms Jayce Ly, who said she as a human resources executive from the tuition centre, commented on the complaint and said that the former employee “has not been telling the whole truth”. She attached screenshots of their exchanges, which she said highlighted the former employee’s “inconsistent performance.

 

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