Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, including provisions for transfer of employment and basic employment terms
Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation governing employment disputes and claims resolution in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data, relevant for employee information transfer
Employment (Transfer of Employment) Regulations: Specific regulations detailing the requirements and procedures for employment transfers
Employment (Employment Records, Key Employment Terms and Pay Slips) Regulations: Regulations specifying requirements for maintaining employment records and documentation
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines established by tripartite partners (government, employers, unions) for ensuring fair employment practices
Employee Rights Protection: Legal requirement to preserve existing employment terms, conditions, and ensure continuity of employment and accrued benefits
Notice Requirements: Legal obligations regarding proper notification to affected employees, consultation requirements, and timing of transfer notice
Consent Requirements: Legal framework for obtaining employee consent, handling objections, and managing the consent process
Data Protection Compliance: Requirements for handling employee personal data transfer, ensuring PDPA compliance, and maintaining data security
Employment Terms Preservation: Legal obligation to maintain existing terms and conditions, recognize past service, and properly handle existing benefits
Contractual Obligations: Legal framework for assignment of rights and obligations, novation requirements, and liability provisions in employment transfers
