Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, including statutory minimum notice periods and basic employment terms
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Legislation concerning retirement age and re-employment obligations, relevant for age-related termination considerations
Central Provident Fund Act: Governs mandatory social security savings system, relevant for final CPF contributions and treatment of CPF for severance payments
Income Tax Act: Determines tax treatment of severance payments and related reporting obligations
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant for confidentiality provisions
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Non-legislative guidelines providing framework for fair employment practices in termination situations
Tripartite Guidelines on Managing Excess Manpower: Guidelines specific to handling retrenchment and severance situations responsibly
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory and contractual obligations regarding notice periods or payment in lieu of notice
Severance Benefits Calculation: Industry norms of 2-4 weeks' salary per year of service, including treatment of AWS and unconsumed leave
CPF Contribution Requirements: Obligations for final CPF payments and treatment of CPF for severance packages
Tax Compliance: Requirements for tax treatment and reporting of severance payments
Confidentiality Provisions: Requirements for protecting company information post-employment while complying with PDPA
Non-Compete Restrictions: Reasonable restrictions under common law for post-employment competition limitations
Release of Claims: Framework for mutual releases while preserving statutory rights
Post-Employment Obligations: Requirements for return of company property, ongoing confidentiality, and non-disparagement provisions
