Employment Act (Chapter 91): Core employment legislation covering basic terms and conditions of employment, salary and benefits protection, working hours, leave entitlements, and notice periods
Central Provident Fund Act (Chapter 36): Governs mandatory social security savings system, including employer CPF contributions, transfer of employer obligations, and continuity of benefits during company transfers
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the handling of employee's personal information, consent requirements for data transfer, and cross-border data transfer considerations
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Addresses requirements for foreign workers, including work pass requirements and transfer procedures between employers
Industrial Relations Act: Covers union-related matters and implications of collective agreements during employee transfers
Income Tax Act: Addresses tax clearance requirements and employer's tax obligations during employee transfers
Continuation of Service: Consideration of employee's years of service recognition and continuation in the new company
Benefits Transfer: Transfer and continuation of employee benefits, entitlements, and compensation packages
Employment Terms: Documentation and communication of any changes in employment terms and conditions
Notice Periods: Compliance with statutory and contractual notice period requirements during transfer
Confidentiality Obligations: Transfer and continuation of confidentiality obligations between employers
Intellectual Property Rights: Transfer and assignment of IP rights between employers
Non-Compete Clauses: Review and transfer of any applicable non-compete or restrictive covenants
Employee Consent: Requirements for obtaining employee's explicit consent for the transfer
