Singapore legislation

Clause 25

of Employment Claims Bill

Clause 25

Powers of High Court on appeal

(1)

On an appeal against an order made by a tribunal, the High Court may —

(a)

dismiss the appeal;

(b)

allow the appeal and set aside or vary the order; or

(c)

remit the matter to the tribunal for reconsideration, or order a rehearing of the matter by a different tribunal, with such directions as the High Court thinks fit to give.

(2)

The High Court may also make on the appeal such other orders (including an order as to costs and expenses) as the High Court thinks fit, but must not —

(a)

reverse or vary any determination made by a tribunal on a question of fact; or

(b)

receive further evidence.

(3)

When deciding an appeal against an order made by a tribunal on a claim for employment assistance payment, or on the calculation of the amount of an employment assistance payment, the High Court may take into account the tripartite guidelines.

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