Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationshIPs in Singapore, providing the basic terms and working conditions for employees
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Legislation governing the protection and registration of patents in Singapore, crucial for employee inventions and innovations
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Legislation protecting original works created during employment, including software, written materials, and other copyrightable works
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Legislation governing the protection of trademarks and brand-related intellectual property
Trade Secrets Protection Act: Legislation protecting confidential business information and trade secrets from unauthorized disclosure or use
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, ensuring privacy protection in employment contexts
Duty of Good Faith: Common law princIPle requiring employees to act honestly and faithfully in the interests of their employer
Reasonable Restraint of Trade: Legal doctrine requiring that any restrictions on employee's future employment must be reasonable in scope, duration, and geographic coverage
Fiduciary Duties: Legal obligations of trust and loyalty owed by employees in positions of trust to their employer
IP OwnershIP Rules: Legal framework determining ownershIP of intellectual property created during employment, including assignment and moral rights
Confidentiality Obligations: Legal requirements regarding the protection of confidential information during and after employment
Data Protection Requirements: Specific obligations under PDPA for handling employee personal data and ensuring compliance with privacy laws
Singapore Court Precedents: Relevant case law and judicial decisions that shape the interpretation and enforcement of employee innovation agreements
Industry Standards: Established practices and norms in Singapore regarding employee innovation and proprietary information protection
