Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation setting out basic terms and conditions of employment in Singapore. Covers all employees except domestic workers and seafarers after 2019 amendments. Includes requirements for maintaining proper employment records and documentation of performance evaluations.
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines issued jointly by Ministry of Manpower (MOM), NTUC, and SNEF. Ensures fair and merit-based evaluation processes and prohibits discrimination based on age, race, gender, religion, marital status, and other protected characteristics.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore. Includes specific requirements for handling employee performance information and imposes data protection and confidentiality obligations.
Tripartite Guidelines on Performance Management: Provides best practices for performance evaluation systems, including guidelines on setting objectives, measuring performance, and establishing fair appraisal frameworks.
Employment Claims Act: Legislation relevant for dispute resolution related to performance evaluations and provides procedures for addressing grievances arising from performance assessments.
Industrial Relations Act: Legislation particularly relevant when dealing with unionized employees, including requirements for consultation with unions on evaluation criteria and performance assessment processes.
