Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. Covers core provisions on working hours, salary payments, leave entitlements. As of April 2019, covers all employees except domestic workers, seafarers, and public servants.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Legislation governing the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, including work pass requirements and conditions for foreign employees.
Central Provident Fund Act: mandatory social security savings scheme that stipulates employer and employee contribution requirements. Applicable for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Legislation covering safety and health protection obligations for employers, particularly relevant for safety-sensitive duties.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of employee personal data and outlines data protection obligations for employers.
Industrial Relations Act: Legislation governing labor-management relations, particularly relevant for unionized employees and collective bargaining rights.
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Specifies minimum retirement age and re-employment obligations for employers in Singapore.
Child Development Co-Savings Act: Covers maternity leave, paternity leave, and shared parental leave benefits for employees in Singapore.
Employment Claims Act: Establishes dispute resolution mechanisms and procedures for salary-related claims in employment relationships.
