Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, including termination notice periods and statutory requirements for final payment settlements
Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation relevant for handling any outstanding claims or disputes during employment termination
Central Provident Fund Act: Governs requirements for CPF contributions until last day of employment and final CPF payment obligations
Income Tax Act: Covers tax clearance requirements, especially for foreign employees, including Form IR21 requirements where applicable
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines covering fair employment practices, including Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices and Managing Excess Manpower
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Legislation governing the handling of employee's personal information and data protection obligations during termination process
Employee Personal Details: Required component of termination certificate including employee's identification and contact information
Employment Period: Documentation of the start and end dates of employment relationship
Position Details: Information about the position(s) held by the employee during their tenure
Termination Reason: Statement of reason for termination where appropriate and agreed upon
Final Settlement: Details of final payment including salary, outstanding benefits, and other compensation
Leave Balance: Statement of outstanding leave and how it will be handled (paid out or forfeited)
Company Property: Documentation of return status for company property and assets
Non-disclosure Obligations: Statement of continuing obligations regarding confidentiality and non-disclosure
CPF Status: Confirmation of CPF contribution status and final payments
Tax Clearance: Tax clearance status and Form IR21 compliance where applicable
