Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment terms and conditions in Singapore. Covers basic employment terms, working hours, overtime, rest days, public holidays, annual leave, and sick leave. Applies to all employees except domestic workers, seafarers, and public servants.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Legislation governing the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, including work pass requirements and conditions. Must be considered if the employee is a foreign worker.
Central Provident Fund (CPF) Act: mandatory social security savings scheme that stipulates contribution rates for both employer and employee. Essential for including correct CPF contribution information in the offer letter.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Legislation covering workplace injury insurance requirements and employer's liability. Important for understanding and stating employer's obligations regarding workplace safety and compensation.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Relevant for handling employee's personal information and obtaining necessary consents.
Fair Consideration Framework: Guidelines ensuring fair employment practices and non-discrimination principles in Singapore. Must be adhered to in the hiring process and reflected in the offer letter terms.
Tripartite Guidelines: Set of guidelines covering fair employment practices, managing excess manpower, and wrongful dismissal. Important for structuring employment terms and conditions.
Industrial Relations Act: Legislation governing industrial relations and collective bargaining. Particularly relevant if the workplace is unionized or subject to collective agreements.
Probation Terms: Key component of the offer letter specifying probation period duration, assessment criteria, notice period during probation, and confirmation terms.
Employment Terms: Essential elements including salary, benefits, working hours, job scope, responsibilities, confidentiality clauses, termination conditions, and leave entitlements.
