Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation covering basic terms and working conditions for employees in Singapore. Applies to most employees and was amended in 2019 to extend coverage. Governs fundamental aspects of employer-employee relationships.
Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation establishing the framework for employment dispute resolution and the Employment Claims Tribunals in Singapore. Provides mechanisms for handling employment-related disputes.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore. Relevant for handling employee information and privacy protection in employment relationships.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Sets out basic safety and health standards for workplaces in Singapore. Critical for establishing safety-related responsibilities and obligations in employment relationships.
Industrial Relations Act: Governs labor-management relations and union matters in Singapore. Relevant when dealing with unionized employees or collective agreements.
Central Provident Fund Act: Regulates Singapore's mandatory retirement and savings scheme. Employment terms must comply with CPF contribution requirements and related obligations.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Legislation governing the employment of foreign workers in Singapore. Essential for MOUs involving non-Singaporean employees.
Competition Act: Relevant for structuring non-compete clauses and other competitive restrictions in employment agreements under Singapore law.
Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation in Singapore. Forms the basic legal framework for MOUs and employment contracts.
