Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, covering basic terms of employment, working hours, and leave entitlements. 2019 amendments extended coverage to all employees except seafarers, domestic workers, and public servants.
Employment Claims Act 2016: Provides the legal framework for resolution of employment disputes, particularly relevant for salary-related claims and contractual disputes in employment relationships.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore, particularly relevant for handling employee information and data protection obligations.
Central Provident Fund Act (Chapter 36): Governs Singapore's mandatory social security savings scheme, stipulating employer contribution requirements and obligations.
Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 136): Governs relationships between employers and trade unions, relevant for managing labor relations and union matters.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Covers workplace injury compensation and establishes workplace safety responsibilities and obligations.
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of salary, commissions, and benefits, including reporting obligations for employment income.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Relevant for structuring non-compete clauses and ensuring compliance with restrictions on anti-competitive practices.
Contract Law: Based on Common Law principles, governs the formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore.
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Relevant for defining manager's duties and responsibilities, particularly if they have director-level responsibilities within the company.
