Employment Act (Chapter 91): Core employment legislation that establishes basic terms and working conditions including salary protection, working hours, rest days, overtime, and leave entitlements. 2019 amendments extended coverage to all employees except domestic workers and seafarers.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Regulates the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, including work pass requirements and conditions for employment of non-citizens.
Central Provident Fund Act: Governs Singapore's mandatory social security savings system, including employer contribution requirements. Applicable for Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Establishes safety standards, obligations, and risk management requirements for maintaining workplace safety and health.
Personal Data Protection Act: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including requirements for handling employee information and obtaining necessary consents.
Industrial Relations Act: Governs relations between employers and employees, including matters related to union representation and collective bargaining.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Provides framework for employee compensation for work-related injuries and specifies insurance requirements for employers.
Employment Claims Act: Establishes mechanisms for employment dispute resolution and handling of salary-related claims.
MOM Guidelines: Administrative guidelines and advisories issued by the Ministry of Manpower providing practical guidance on employment practices.
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Non-legislative guidelines promoting fair and merit-based employment practices in Singapore.
