Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment terms and conditions in Singapore. As of 2019 amendments, covers all employees regardless of salary level, except seafarers, domestic workers, and statutory board/government employees.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Legislation governing workplace safety standards and employer obligations regarding implementation of safety measures and protocols.
Central Provident Fund (CPF) Act: mandatory social security savings scheme legislation that stipulates employer contribution requirements and applicable rates based on employee age and wage bands.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Legislation governing the employment of foreign workers, including work pass requirements and employer obligations for hiring non-Singapore citizens.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Legislation providing guidelines for the collection, use, and disclosure of employee personal data, including consent requirements and data protection obligations.
Industrial Relations Act: Legislation governing labor-management relations in unionized workplaces, including collective bargaining agreement frameworks.
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Legislation establishing minimum retirement age and employer obligations regarding re-employment of eligible retired employees.
Key Offer Letter Components: Essential elements including basic employment terms, probation period, salary and benefits, working hours, leave entitlements, notice period, confidentiality clauses, non-compete clauses, data protection clauses, and CPF contributions.
