Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, covering employee rights and termination procedures. Recent amendments have extended coverage to all employees regardless of salary level.
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Key guidelines establishing standards for fair and merit-based employment practices, including specific requirements for proper grievance handling procedures.
TAFEP Guidelines: Guidelines from Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices covering best practices for managing workplace grievances and fair termination procedures.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the handling of personal information in employment documentation, including data protection obligations and privacy requirements.
Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 136): Legislation governing employee-employer relationships, including specific provisions for appeal procedures and employee rights.
Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Guidelines: Official guidelines from Singapore's Ministry of Manpower regarding disciplinary measures and requirements for proper documentation in employment matters.
Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation establishing the framework for employment dispute resolution, including provisions regarding the jurisdiction of Employment Claims Tribunals.
Company Policies and Procedures: Internal organizational policies and procedures that must be considered when handling disciplinary appeals to ensure consistency with established company practices.
Employment Contract Terms: Specific terms and conditions outlined in the individual employment contract that may affect the disciplinary appeal process.
Collective Agreements: Any applicable collective agreements between the employer and trade unions that may contain relevant provisions for disciplinary procedures and appeals.
