Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment terms and conditions in Singapore, covering basic employment rights, working hours, leave entitlements, and salary payments. Since April 2019, covers all employees except domestic workers and seafarers.
Central Provident Fund (CPF) Act: Regulates mandatory social security savings scheme, including employer contribution requirements and CPF contribution rates and obligations.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Governs the employment of foreign workers, including work pass requirements and employer obligations for foreign employees.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Establishes basic safety and health protection requirements and employer obligations for maintaining workplace safety.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulates the handling of employee personal data, including consent requirements and data protection obligations.
Industrial Relations Act: Covers regulations for unionized employees and collective bargaining agreements where applicable.
Fair Consideration Framework: Provides guidelines for fair employment practices, including job advertising requirements and local workforce consideration.
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Addresses minimum retirement age provisions and re-employment obligations for older workers.
