Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies, including the Contract Law Act 1969 and Unfair Contract Terms Act (UCTA)
Employment Act: Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, relevant for distinguishing between employee and independent contractor status
Competition Act: Legislation governing competition law and relevant for structuring non-compete provisions to ensure compliance
Tripartite Guidelines: Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices that provide framework for employment relationships and contractor arrangements
Central Provident Fund Act: Legislation governing mandatory social security savings, crucial for proper classification of independent contractors vs employees
Income Tax Act: Tax legislation relevant for determining proper tax treatment of independent contractors versus employees
Restraint of Trade Doctrine: Common law principles governing the enforceability of non-compete clauses, including requirements for reasonable duration, geographical scope, and scope of prohibited activities
Intellectual Property Laws: Suite of laws including Copyright Act, Patents Act, and Trade Marks Act governing the protection and ownership of intellectual property
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant for handling contractor's personal information
Common Law on Independent Contractors: Case law principles establishing tests and criteria for genuine independent contractor relationships versus disguised employment
