Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. Covers basic terms and conditions including working hours, rest days, overtime, annual leave. Since 2019, covers all employees except domestic workers and seafarers.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Regulates the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, including work pass requirements and conditions. Essential for hiring non-Singapore citizens/permanent residents.
Central Provident Fund Act: Governs Singapore's mandatory social security savings scheme, stipulating required employer and employee contributions to the national pension fund.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Outlines basic safety and health requirements in the workplace and employer obligations for maintaining workplace safety standards.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including requirements for handling employee information and obtaining necessary consents.
Employment Claims Act: Establishes framework for employment dispute resolution and handling of salary-related claims between employers and employees.
Industrial Relations Act: Governs relations between employers and trade unions, relevant if employees are covered by collective agreements.
Income Tax Act: Covers employment income taxation and employers' obligations for tax reporting and withholding.
