NDA before retrenchment payout: What to do
Employees facing retrenchment in Singapore are advised to seek legal clarity before signing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Experts suggest negotiating for more time and requesting a clear breakdown of contractual versus discretionary payments.
Why it matters
Understanding employment rights during layoffs is critical for workers to ensure they receive mandatory entitlements while navigating discretionary severance packages.
Employees who are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before receiving a retrenchment payout should first ask for more time if the deadline is too tight.
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Employees who are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before receiving a retrenchment payout should first ask for more time if the deadline is too tight, said Amarjit Kaur, head of employment practice at Withers KhattarWong.
They should also request a breakdown of the payout to distinguish between sums that are contractually or statutorily owed and any discretionary payments.
Contractual or statutory entitlements typically include notice pay or salary in lieu of notice, salary up to the termination date, and payment for unused annual leave.
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