Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. Covers basic terms and working conditions. After 2019 amendments, covers all employees except domestic workers and seafarers.
Employment Claims Act: Legislation governing the resolution of employment disputes. Critical for drafting termination clauses and dispute resolution mechanisms in employment contracts.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Regulates workplace safety obligations and defines employer and employee responsibilities regarding workplace safety and health matters.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs the handling of employee personal data, including consent requirements and data protection obligations in employment relationships.
Central Provident Fund Act: Regulates Singapore's mandatory social security savings scheme, including employer contribution requirements and obligations.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Legislation governing the employment of foreign workers, including work pass requirements and conditions.
Industrial Relations Act: Governs labor-management relations, particularly for unionized employees, and addresses collective bargaining implications.
Child Development Co-Savings Act: Covers maternity leave, childcare leave provisions, and shared parental leave requirements in Singapore.
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Establishes minimum retirement age and re-employment obligations for employers in Singapore.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Regulates work injury compensation coverage and related insurance requirements for employers.
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines and advisories that provide additional guidance on employment practices and regulations.
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Non-legislative guidelines promoting fair employment practices and non-discrimination in the workplace.
