Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment in Singapore, particularly Section 10 which covers notice of termination/resignation and minimum notice period requirements based on length of service
Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation governing employment disputes and claims, including the jurisdiction of Employment Claims Tribunals in handling employment-related disputes
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines issued jointly by Ministry of Manpower (MOM), National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) ensuring fair treatment of employees
Common Law Principles: Legal principles regarding employment contracts, reasonable notice periods, and valid acceptance/rejection of resignations established through case law
Employment Contract Provisions: Specific contractual clauses regarding resignation procedures, company's rights, notice periods, and handover requirements
Business Necessity Considerations: Legitimate business reasons for not accepting resignation including critical ongoing projects, contractual obligations, handover requirements, and specialized skills/knowledge transfer needs
Legal Limitations: Restrictions on employer's power including inability to force indefinite employment, requirement to respect basic employment rights, and prohibition of unreasonable restrictions
