Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, covering working hours, leave, salary payments, and basic employment terms. Provides baseline standards even for independent contractors.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Regulates employment of foreign workers, including work pass requirements, conditions, and employer obligations regarding foreign workers.
Central Provident Fund (CPF) Act: Governs mandatory social security savings system, including employer and employee contributions. Different rules apply for contractors versus employees.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, affecting both customer data handling and sales representative's personal information protection.
Competition Act: Controls anti-competitive practices, particularly relevant for sales territories and non-compete clause provisions in contracts.
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation of income, including commission structures, tax obligations for both parties, and reporting requirements.
Contract Law (Common Law): Foundational legal principles governing contract formation, terms and conditions, and termination clauses under Singapore's common law system.
Industrial Relations Act: Regulates relations between employers and employees, particularly relevant if sales representatives are unionized or subject to collective bargaining.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Establishes framework for work-related injury compensation, including insurance requirements and liability coverage.
Skills Development Levy Act: Mandates requirements for employee training and skills development, including levy contributions and training obligations.
Compensation Structure Requirements: Contract must specify base salary, commission rates, calculation methods, payment terms, and CPF contribution arrangements.
Territory and Customer Assignment: Define geographical boundaries, customer list allocation, and exclusive/non-exclusive arrangement terms.
Performance Metrics: Establish clear sales targets, performance evaluation criteria, and reporting requirements for the sales representative.
Confidentiality and IP Provisions: Protect trade secrets, customer information, and intellectual property rights through specific contractual clauses.
Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Clauses: Specify duration, scope, and geographical limitations of restrictive covenants, ensuring enforceability under Singapore law.
Termination Provisions: Detail notice periods, grounds for termination, and post-termination obligations for both parties.
Compliance Requirements: Outline data protection obligations, industry-specific regulations, and mandatory reporting requirements.
Dispute Resolution Mechanism: Specify jurisdiction, mediation/arbitration provisions, and governing law clauses for dispute resolution.
Insurance and Liability Terms: Define required insurance coverage, indemnification provisions, and risk allocation between parties.
