Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation covering basic terms and working conditions. Since April 2019 amendments, covers all employees except domestic workers and seafarers. Must be referenced for core employment terms.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Governs the employment of foreign workers in Singapore. Essential reference if hiring non-Singaporean employees or permanent residents.
Central Provident Fund Act: Regulates mandatory social security savings system. Specifies employer and employee contribution rates and obligations for CPF contributions.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Relevant for handling employee information and obtaining necessary consents.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Establishes basic workplace safety obligations and requirements that employers must comply with and communicate to employees.
Tripartite Guidelines: Non-legislative guidelines covering fair employment practices, flexible work arrangements, and responsible retrenchment procedures. While not law, these are strongly endorsed by MOM.
MOM Requirements: Ministry of Manpower's specific requirements regarding minimum terms, salary, leave entitlements, and working hours that must be included in employment contracts.
Fair Consideration Framework: Guidelines ensuring fair hiring practices, including requirements for considering local workforce and job advertising requirements before hiring foreign workers.
