Contract Law (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing contractual relationships in Singapore, sets out fundamental principles of contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Referenced to clearly distinguish contractor relationship from employment relationship, ensuring no misclassification of workers
Workplace Safety and Health Act (Chapter 354A): Establishes safety standards and obligations for work performed, regardless of employment status
Central Provident Fund Act: Important for explicitly stating that contractors are not entitled to CPF contributions, distinguishing from regular employees
Work Injury Compensation Act: Defines liability and compensation framework for workplace injuries, relevant for establishing insurance requirements
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Governs the employment of foreign workers, relevant if subcontractors include foreign individuals or entities
Building Control Act: Regulates building and construction works, essential if contract involves construction services
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act: Facilitates payment for work done in the construction industry, including payment dispute resolution
Professional Engineers Act: Regulates professional engineering services and required qualifications if engineering work is involved
Architects Act: Governs architectural services and required qualifications if architectural work is involved
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, important for data protection clauses
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Ensures fair competition, relevant for non-compete and market conduct provisions
Goods and Services Tax Act: Governs GST obligations and requirements in service contracts
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Relevant for understanding corporate entities' legal capacity to enter into contracts
Doctrine of Privity of Contract: Common law principle determining who can enforce and be bound by the contract
Principles of Agency: Common law principles governing representation and authority in contractual relationships
Doctrine of Frustration: Common law principle dealing with impossibility of performance and force majeure situations
