Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. Covers basic terms and conditions including working hours, overtime, rest days, and public holidays. Applies to all employees except domestic workers, seafarers, and public servants following 2019 amendments.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Regulates the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, including work pass requirements, conditions, and foreign worker levy obligations. Essential for hiring non-Singaporean employees.
Central Provident Fund (CPF) Act: Governs Singapore's mandatory social security savings scheme, stipulating contribution rates for both employers and employees. Applicable to Singapore citizens and permanent residents only.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Establishes the framework for work injury compensation and insurance requirements for employers to protect employees in case of work-related injuries.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data by organizations, ensuring protection of employee personal information in employment contracts and records.
Employment Claims Act: Provides framework for employment dispute resolution and handling of salary-related claims between employers and employees.
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines covering contract terms for fixed-term employment, notice periods, salary payments, and leave entitlements.
Tripartite Guidelines: Guidelines on fair employment practices, fixed-term contract employment, and responsible retrenchment, jointly issued by government, employer, and union representatives.
Fair Consideration Framework: Guidelines ensuring fair hiring practices and non-discrimination in employment, requiring employers to consider Singaporeans fairly for job opportunities.
