Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, covering basic terms and conditions of employment, notice period requirements, salary payment obligations, and termination procedures
Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation governing dispute resolution procedures and claims related to wrongful dismissal in Singapore
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines establishing fair treatment requirements, non-discriminatory practices, and proper documentation of performance issues
Tripartite Guidelines on Wrongful Dismissal: Guidelines specifying requirements for performance-based termination, documentation requirements, and fair warning procedures
Written Warnings Requirement: Legal requirement to document and issue prior written warnings before termination due to poor performance
Performance Improvement Plan (PIP): Formal documentation and process requirement to provide employee opportunity to improve performance before termination
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory requirements for providing appropriate notice period or payment in lieu of notice as per Employment Act
Final Payment Calculations: Legal obligation to calculate and pay all outstanding amounts including salary, unused annual leave, and pro-rated bonuses where applicable
Performance Documentation: Requirement to maintain clear documentation of performance metrics, expectations, and communication with employee
Reasonable Time for Improvement: Legal obligation to provide employee with reasonable time to improve performance after warning before proceeding with termination
