Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, covering termination procedures, notice periods, salary payments, and retrenchment benefits requirements
MOM Guidelines on Responsible Retrenchment: Official guidelines from Ministry of Manpower covering fair selection criteria, early notification requirements, retrenchment benefits, and mandatory reporting requirements for retrenchments affecting 5 or more employees within 6 months
Tripartite Guidelines on Managing Excess Manpower: Guidelines jointly issued by MOM, NTUC and SNEF covering communication process, fair selection criteria, retrenchment benefits, and job assistance requirements
Industrial Relations Act: Legislation governing union-management relations, including requirements for consultation with unions during retrenchment exercises if employees are union members
Tripartite Advisory on Managing Excess Manpower: Advisory document providing best practices for handling retrenchment and recommended retrenchment benefits (typically 2 weeks to 1 month salary per year of service)
Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation establishing framework for employment dispute resolution and claims processes related to termination and retrenchment
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant for handling employee information during termination process
