Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships and basic terms of employment in Singapore. Sets out basic employment rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.
Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation establishing the Employment Claims Tribunals and framework for resolving salary-related disputes and claims, including those that might arise from performance reviews.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data. Relevant for handling employee performance data and ensuring confidentiality of review information.
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines ensuring fair and merit-based employment practices, including performance assessment criteria that must be non-discriminatory and objective.
TAFEP Compliance Requirements: Specific requirements from the Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices regarding fair assessment and equal treatment regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, and nationality.
Data Protection Requirements: Specific requirements for handling, storing, and protecting employee performance data, including confidentiality measures and employee access rights to their own data.
MOM Employment Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines on employment practices, including requirements for fair and transparent performance review processes.
Tripartite Guidelines on Managing Excess Manpower: Guidelines relevant to performance management in the context of workforce optimization and restructuring decisions.
Tripartite Standards on Performance Management: Specific standards for implementing fair and objective performance management systems, including requirements for clear metrics, KPIs, and assessment criteria.
Documentation Requirements: Legal requirements for maintaining proper documentation of performance reviews, including record-keeping duration and format specifications.
