Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing corporate entities in Singapore, essential for understanding company powers, obligations, and authority to enter into settlement agreements
Contract Law (Cap. 53B): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore, crucial for settlement agreement structuring
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Basic civil law principles applicable to agreements and civil obligations in Singapore
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Relevant when settlement involves employee matters, covering employment terms and conditions
Central Provident Fund Act (Cap. 36): Important for settlements involving employee benefits and CPF contributions
Employment Claims Act 2016: Governs resolution of employment disputes and related settlements
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Covers tax implications and treatment of settlement payments
Goods and Services Tax Act (Cap. 117A): Relevant for GST implications on settlement amounts and transactions
Mediation Act 2017: Framework for mediation processes in Singapore, relevant for settlement negotiations
Arbitration Act (Cap. 10): Important for dispute resolution provisions in settlement agreements
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Establishes time limits for bringing claims and affects settlement timing
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Governs admissibility of evidence, relevant for documenting settlement terms
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Crucial when settlement involves handling of personal data
Common Law Principles: Singapore follows English common law principles, including precedents on settlement agreements
Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional regulations that may apply depending on the company's business sector
