Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment terms and conditions in Singapore, including provisions for employment variations, notice periods, and salary/benefits requirements
Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation covering employment disputes and claims procedures, particularly relevant for salary-related disputes that may arise from demotion
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines ensuring fair treatment of employees, non-discriminatory practices, and process fairness in employment actions including demotions
MOM Guidelines on Managing Excess Manpower: Ministry of Manpower guidelines covering responsible management of workforce restructuring, documentation requirements, and proper procedures
Justification Requirements: Legal requirement to provide legitimate business reasons for demotion, including proper documentation of performance issues or business necessity
Procedural Fairness Requirements: Legal obligation to ensure fair process including prior consultation, reasonable notice period, and clear communication of changes
Employment Terms Documentation: Legal requirement to document and communicate changes to salary, benefits, job scope while maintaining statutory minimums
Record Keeping Requirements: Legal obligation to maintain proper documentation including written notification, employee acknowledgment, and ongoing records of the demotion process
