Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment in Singapore that covers basic terms and working conditions. 2019 amendments extend coverage to all employees except domestic workers and seafarers. Regulates working hours, overtime, rest days, annual leave, and sick leave.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA): Regulates the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, including work pass requirements and conditions, and defines employer's obligations regarding foreign workers.
Immigration Act: Governs visa and work permit requirements, including entry and stay conditions for foreign workers in Singapore.
Central Provident Fund Act: Regulates mandatory social security savings system, including employer contribution requirements. Applicable for Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Establishes safety standards and requirements, defining employer obligations for workplace safety in Singapore.
Personal Data Protection Act: Governs the handling of employee personal data and establishes data protection obligations for employers.
Industrial Relations Act: Provides framework for employee-employer relationships and trade union matters in Singapore.
Minimum Statutory Requirements: Basic mandatory terms and conditions that must be included in employment contracts under Singapore law.
Work Pass Conditions: Specific requirements and conditions attached to different types of work passes for foreign employees in Singapore.
Tax Implications: Considerations regarding income tax obligations and treatment for international employment arrangements in Singapore.
Repatriation Terms: Requirements and conditions for repatriation of foreign employees upon contract termination.
International Transfer Provisions: Terms governing international transfers, including relocation benefits and cross-border employment arrangements.
Dispute Resolution Mechanisms: Procedures and forums for resolving employment-related disputes under Singapore law.
Choice of Law and Jurisdiction Clauses: Specific provisions determining applicable law and jurisdiction for dispute resolution in international employment contracts.
