PDLegal’s Partner, Mato Kotwani, was recently featured in a Channel News Asia (CNA) article titled “CNA Explains: Can an employer sack you over your pregnancy or maternity leave? Here’s what the law says”, published on 19 October 2026.
The article examines the legal protections available to pregnant employees in Singapore, including the circumstances under which employers may lawfully dismiss employees and safeguards against wrongful dismissal.
Mato explained that pregnant employees may be dismissed for legitimate reasons unrelated to pregnancy, such as misconduct, poor performance or redundancy, provided these are genuine and supported by objective evidence. He also highlighted the stronger protections afforded to employees on maternity leave.
Read the full CNA article here: CNA Explains: Can an employer sack you over your pregnancy or maternity leave? Here’s what the law says
