Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, covering termination procedures, notice periods, salary provisions, and benefits during notice period. Notable updates from April 2019 amendments must be considered.
Employment Claims Act 2016: Framework for employment dispute resolution, including jurisdiction of Employment Claims Tribunals and procedures for handling contractual disputes.
Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 136): Legislation governing union relations and collective agreements, relevant if the employee is unionized or covered by collective agreements.
Common Law Principles: Legal principles regarding contractual breach, remedies for fixed-term contract breaches, and doctrine of frustration in contract law.
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines including Fair Employment Practices and Tripartite Guidelines on Managing Excess Manpower.
Work Pass Requirements: Regulations governing Employment Pass, S Pass, and Work Permit conditions for foreign employees if applicable.
Notice Period Requirements: Specific provisions regarding mandatory notice periods and payment in lieu of notice for early contract termination.
Compensation Calculations: Framework for calculating final payments, including pro-rated bonuses, outstanding benefits, and early termination compensation.
Post-Termination Obligations: Requirements regarding confidentiality, return of company property, and post-termination restrictions.
