Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment terms and conditions in Singapore. Relevant for structuring certification reimbursement as part of employment benefits and ensuring compliance with basic employment standards.
Income Tax Act (Chapter 134): Legislation governing tax implications of reimbursements, requirements for claiming training expenses as business deductions, and determination of taxable benefits for both employer and employee.
Skills Development Levy Act (Chapter 306): Legislation governing skills development requirements and funding. Important for ensuring compliance with mandatory training contributions and potential integration with national training initiatives.
SkillsFuture Singapore Agency Act 2016: Framework legislation for national skills development, including potential integration with SkillsFuture Credits and subsidies for professional certifications.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant for handling employee information and documentation requirements in the reimbursement process.
Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts, essential for structuring the reimbursement agreement terms and conditions.
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower administrative guidelines and directives relating to employee training and development, providing practical guidance for policy implementation.
Industry Certification Requirements: Sector-specific professional certification requirements and standards that may affect the scope and eligibility of reimbursement policies.
