Disputes HSBC Life avoids liability over faulty job reference in Singapore Court rules claimant lost an employment opportunity over insistence to work part time, not false statements iStock.com/William Barton Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Tuesday 22 September 2026 The Singapore high court rejected a former employee’s bid to sue HSBC Life for wrongly describing his departure as “involuntary”, ruling that he failed to show it cost him a new job. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Executive Compensation Singapore CFO was “author of his own predicament” in bonus dispute Disputes Failed probation does not remove right to notice, Singapore court rules Retirement Singapore tribunal awards worker damages for forced retirement Disputes Singapore court affirms employer duty of mutual trust and confidence