Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment terms, conditions, transfer of employment and job responsibilities. Includes requirements for notice periods and contractual changes in Singapore.
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Legislation covering directors' and officers' duties, including provisions for corporate governance and responsibility transfers within Singapore companies.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Framework governing the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data, relevant when responsibility transfers involve handling of personal information.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Legislation concerning workplace safety obligations and duties, crucial when transferring safety-related responsibilities between employees.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Law governing the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, including work pass holder obligations and restrictions during duty transfers.
Common Law Principles: Established case law and legal principles regarding employment relationships and duty transfers in Singapore's legal system.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules and guidelines that may affect how duties and responsibilities can be transferred within particular industries.
Company Policies: Internal organizational rules and procedures that govern how transfers of duties and responsibilities should be handled.
Existing Employment Contracts: Current contractual obligations and terms that must be considered when transferring duties between employees.
Collective Agreements: Any existing agreements between employers and unions that may impact how duties and responsibilities can be transferred.
