Singapore’s High Court examines whether mass resignations constitute an unlawful conspiracy
Singapore's High Court recently dealt with an employment case involving seven technology workers who left their employer en masse to join competing businesses.
The workers challenged various claims brought against them, including breach of confidence, contract violations, and conspiracy allegations.
The workers' main arguments centred on narrow interpretations of their employment obligations, particularly that non-compete restrictions should only apply to specifically listed competitors and that preparatory activities before joining rival firms shouldn't constitute breaches.
They also contested claims that they had conspired to damage their former employer through coordinated resignations and misuse of confidential information.
The case addresses questions about the scope of employment restrictions, the boundaries of employee loyalty obligations, and the circumstances under which mass resignations might constitute unlawful conspiracy.
The workers were employed by a technology company specialising in electronic queue management and automated visitor management systems.
The seven workers held key positions, including deputy chief technology officer, business development director, department heads, and software engineers across multiple departments.
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