Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary employment legislation that provides baseline standards. Recent 2019 amendments extend core provisions to all employees, including some contract workers. Covers basic employment terms, working hours, leave entitlements.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA): Regulates the employment of foreign workers in Singapore. Covers Work Pass regulations, work permit and S-Pass requirements. Essential for contracts involving non-Singaporean workers.
Central Provident Fund (CPF) Act: Governs mandatory social security savings system. Determines CPF contribution requirements and rates, with specific provisions for contract workers versus regular employees.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Establishes requirements for data protection and consent in employment relationships.
Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA): Establishes framework for work injury compensation and insurance requirements. mandatory coverage for workplace injuries and occupational diseases.
Industrial Relations Act: Governs employer-union relationships, establishes framework for dispute resolution, and defines rights related to union representation.
Contract Act (Cap. 43): Provides legal framework for contract formation and enforcement, including essential elements of valid contracts under Singapore law.
Income Tax Act: Establishes tax obligations and reporting requirements for employment income, including specific provisions for contract workers.
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines providing practical guidance on employment practices and regulatory compliance in Singapore.
Tripartite Guidelines: Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices established by government, employer, and union representatives to promote fair and responsible employment practices.
