Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. Covers basic terms, working conditions, and applies to all employees except domestic workers, seafarers, and public servants. Recent amendments made in 2019.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (Chapter 91A): Regulates the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, including work pass requirements, conditions, and employer's obligations regarding foreign workers.
Central Provident Fund Act (Chapter 36): Governs Singapore's mandatory social security savings scheme, including employer's contribution obligations and applicable rates based on employee's age and wages.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Establishes requirements for safety and health protection in workplaces, including employer's obligations for workplace safety and risk assessment management.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore, establishing data protection obligations for employers.
Industrial Relations Act: Covers employee-employer relationships, collective bargaining framework, dispute resolution procedures, and union relations guidelines.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Mandates work injury compensation insurance requirements, compensation for work-related injuries, and incident reporting obligations.
Ministry of Manpower (MOM): Primary regulatory body overseeing employment matters and workplace regulations in Singapore.
Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP): Organization promoting fair, responsible and progressive employment practices in Singapore.
Central Provident Fund Board: Statutory board that administers Singapore's social security savings scheme and ensures compliance with CPF contributions.
Workplace Safety and Health Council: Body responsible for developing workplace safety and health strategies and promoting adoption of good practices.
