Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment terms and conditions in Singapore, including requirements for contract variations, employment terms modifications, and mandatory notice periods for changes
Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation covering employment disputes and claims resolution, with specific requirements for clear communication of employment changes to prevent disputes
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines established by MOM, NTUC and SNEF ensuring fair treatment of employees and best practices for implementing workplace changes
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including requirements for handling employee information during departmental transfers
Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 136): Legislation governing industrial relations, particularly relevant for unionized employees and collective agreement requirements during department changes
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower's specific guidelines and requirements for employment contract changes and workplace modifications
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Legislation ensuring workplace safety and health standards, particularly relevant if department change involves different safety protocols or requirements
Company Policies: Internal organizational policies and procedures governing departmental transfers and changes in employment terms
Existing Employment Contract: Current contractual terms and conditions that need to be considered and potentially modified for the department change
HR Transfer Policies: Specific internal human resources policies and procedures related to interdepartmental transfers and role changes
