Doctor Quits Over Maternity Pay Dispute to Launch Private Clinic

Dr. Michelle Ng took a decisive career turn after her employer threatened her maternity pay just days before she was due to give birth. The final straw came in the form of an email that jeopardized her expected compensation during parental leave. Rather than accept the terms, Dr. Ng chose to resign and build her own practice. She has since established ARTÉ by Dr M, a clinic she founded entirely on her own terms. The move represents a direct response to what she viewed as an unfair labor practice, allowing her to create a professional environment aligned with her values as a physician and a new mother.