Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. Covers basic terms and conditions of employment. After 2019 amendments, covers all employees except domestic workers and seafarers.
Employment (Employment Records, Key Employment Terms and Pay Slips) Regulations: Specific regulations detailing the requirements for proper documentation of employment terms, records maintenance, and pay slip issuance.
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines issued jointly by Ministry of Manpower (MOM), NTUC, and SNEF to ensure fair and merit-based employment practices in Singapore.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data, including how employment records containing personal information should be handled.
Industrial Relations Act: Legislation governing industrial relations between employers and employees, particularly relevant if the employee is covered by a collective agreement.
Fair Consideration Framework: Framework ensuring fair consideration of Singaporeans for job opportunities and promoting fair employment practices.
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Legislation concerning the retirement age and re-employment of older employees in Singapore.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Legislation governing the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, including work pass requirements and employer obligations.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Legislation providing a framework for workplace safety standards and compensation for work-related injuries and diseases.
