Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment terms and conditions in Singapore, including notice periods, salary payments, and leave entitlements during termination
Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation governing the handling of employment disputes and payment of salary-related claims during termination of employment
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines covering responsible retrenchment practices and the Tripartite Guidelines on Managing Excess Manpower
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Legislation protecting older workers, with special considerations for employees near retirement age during layoff situations
Central Provident Fund Act: Legislation governing mandatory savings and pension scheme, including requirements for final CPF contributions during termination
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory and contractual notice periods that must be observed based on employee's length of service
Retrenchment Benefits: Mandatory benefits including payment in lieu of notice, retrenchment benefits for employees with 2+ years service, and pro-rated annual wage supplements
Mandatory Notifications: Requirements to notify MOM for retrenchment of 5 or more employees within 30 days, and union notification obligations
Fair Selection Criteria: Guidelines for non-discriminatory selection of employees for retrenchment, including last-in-first-out principle where appropriate
Final Payment Components: Required final payments including outstanding salary, unused annual leave, pro-rated bonuses, and retrenchment benefits
CPF Settlement Requirements: Obligations regarding final CPF contributions and settlement timeline during employment termination
