Singapore Contract Law: Primary legislation governing contracts including Contracts Act (Cap. 53) and common law principles that form the foundation of the agreement
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Key legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, which impacts how non-compete agreements can be structured
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Legislation governing competitive practices in Singapore, relevant for ensuring non-compete provisions don't violate competition law
Reasonableness of Restraint Principle: Legal requirement that non-compete restrictions must be reasonable in terms of duration, geographical scope, and scope of restricted activities
Consideration Requirements: Legal principle requiring adequate compensation to be provided in exchange for non-compete restrictions, must be proportionate to restrictions imposed
Legitimate Business Interest: Legal requirement that non-compete provisions must protect legitimate proprietary interests of the business to be enforceable
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines on employment practices that influence the structuring of employment-related agreements
Enforceability Requirements: Legal principles requiring clear and unambiguous terms, reasonable scope, and compliance with public policy
Singapore Courts' Precedents: Previous court decisions and interpretations on non-compete agreements, showing stringent approach to enforcement and emphasis on reasonableness
