Hello
I am writing to seek your legal advice regarding a recent issue I have been facing with my employer.
I am a foreign worker on employment pass in SG and I received a medical certification from my doctor in Singapore that after several month of treating me, he is unable to continue my treatment with antibiotic medication and that I required surgery requesting my employer to grant my Hospitalization Leave. However since my insurance provided by employer hardly covers visits to a regular physician I am unable to proceed with surgery in SG and I decided to proceed with surgery in my home country at my own expense. I have 2 main question I am hoping someone will know the answer for.
1. Does my employer has a right to refuse my hospitalization leave based on the fact that I will be taking my surgery abroad, even though this is confirmed by a doctor in SG?
2. Does my employer has a right to terminate my contract based on the fact that when I submitted my MC he came to conclusion I am now unable to work?
I would appreciate your reply on this. thanks