Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, covering notice period requirements, salary in lieu of notice provisions, and protection for employees. Recent amendments have extended core provisions to all employees.
Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation establishing framework for employment dispute resolution and handling of wrongful dismissal claims in Singapore.
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines providing standards for fair termination procedures and requirements for responsible retrenchment practices in Singapore.
Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 136): Legislation governing labor-management relations, specifically provisions relating to unionized employees and collective agreement requirements for termination.
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines outlining requirements for contractual termination and best practices for termination procedures in Singapore.
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory and contractual requirements for minimum notice periods before termination of employment.
Summary Dismissal Provisions: Conditions and circumstances under which immediate termination without notice is permitted.
Payment Obligations: Requirements for final payment, including salary, unused leave, and other entitlements upon termination.
Post-Employment Obligations: Requirements regarding confidentiality, return of company property, and potential non-compete provisions after employment ends.
