Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 136): Core legislation that regulates employer-trade union relationships, sets out union recognition procedures, defines collective bargaining processes, and establishes dispute resolution mechanisms
Trade Unions Act (Chapter 333): Governs the registration and regulation of trade unions, defines legitimate union activities, and sets out union rights and responsibilities
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Provides basic employment terms and working conditions, sets minimum standards for CBAs, covers working hours, overtime, rest days, and leave entitlements
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Ensures workplace safety standards are properly addressed and incorporated into collective bargaining agreements
Personal Data Protection Act: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in the employment context and must be considered in CBA provisions
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Provides framework for retirement age provisions and re-employment obligations that need to be reflected in CBAs
Work Injury Compensation Act: Sets out compensation framework for workplace injuries and must be considered in workplace safety and compensation provisions
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower's administrative guidelines that provide practical guidance on implementing employment laws and best practices
Tripartite Guidelines and Advisories: Joint guidelines issued by government, unions, and employer representatives that provide additional guidance on employment practices and industrial relations
Industrial Arbitration Court Precedents: Relevant case law and decisions that provide interpretation of industrial relations laws and guide CBA negotiations
