Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation covering basic terms and working conditions. Post-2019 amendments cover all employees except domestic workers, seafarers, and public servants. Governs working hours, rest days, leave, and basic employment terms.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Regulates the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, including work pass requirements and employer obligations.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Provides framework for workers to claim compensation for workplace injuries and occupational diseases without filing civil suits.
Central Provident Fund Act: Mandates contributions to employees' CPF accounts, affecting salary calculations and employer obligations for retirement, healthcare, and housing savings.
Personal Data Protection Act: Governs collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, affecting how employee information must be handled.
Employment Claims Act: Provides framework for resolution of employment disputes and salary-related claims.
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Specifies minimum retirement age and re-employment obligations for older workers.
Child Development Co-Savings Act: Covers maternity, paternity, and childcare leave benefits and related employment protections.
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower's administrative guidelines and directives for employment practices and workplace standards.
Tripartite Guidelines: Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices issued by tripartite partners (government, employers, and unions) for responsible employment practices.
Basic Statutory Requirements: Mandatory provisions including working hours, rest days, annual leave, sick leave, public holidays, overtime payment, and salary payment terms.
Non-Compete Considerations: Guidelines and restrictions around non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, which must be reasonable in scope, duration, and geographic coverage.
