Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary employment legislation in Singapore - relevant for establishing clear distinction between employees and independent contractors to avoid misclassification issues
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Governs competition law in Singapore - relevant for ensuring non-compete provisions are not overly restrictive and are reasonable in scope, duration, and geographic coverage
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Fundamental contract law legislation covering contract formation, consideration requirements, and reasonableness of terms under Singapore law
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data - relevant for data protection obligations and data transfer provisions in the contract
Central Provident Fund Act: Social security legislation - relevant for explicitly clarifying that CPF contributions are not applicable to independent contractor relationships
Income Tax Act: Tax legislation - relevant for clarifying tax responsibilities of independent contractor and GST registration requirements
Restraint of Trade Doctrine: Common law principle ensuring non-compete clauses are reasonable, protect legitimate business interests, and are not broader than necessary
Common Law Independent Contractor Tests: Legal tests (control, integration, economic reality) used to determine genuine independent contractor status versus employment relationships
Trade Secrets Protection: Legal principles governing protection of confidential information and trade secrets, ensuring reasonable scope and legitimate business interest protection
