Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law in Singapore, establishing fundamental principles of contract formation, validity, and enforcement
Contract Law (Amendment) Act 2012: Updates to Singapore's contract law framework, including electronic contracts and modern commercial practices
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Core employment legislation that may be relevant if the termination agreement relates to employment relationships
Employment Claims Act 2016: Framework for resolving employment disputes and claims, relevant for employment-related termination agreements
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines establishing fair employment practices in Singapore, important for employment-related terminations
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Establishes time limits for bringing legal claims, crucial for release clauses in termination agreements
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant if agreement involves handling personal information
Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312): Requirements for stamp duty on contract documents and other legal instruments
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests and regulates unfair practices, relevant if agreement involves consumer relationships
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Regulates corporate entities, including their capacity to enter into contracts and requirements for execution
Common Law Principles: Singapore's common law principles regarding contract formation, consideration, capacity, and enforceability of releases
Unconscionable Contracts Doctrine: Legal principle protecting against unfair or unconscionable contract terms under Singapore law
Severability Principles: Legal principles determining whether invalid contract provisions can be severed while maintaining the rest of the agreement
