Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, execution, and enforcement in Singapore, including basic elements of offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability can be excluded or restricted by contractual terms.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs the legal validity and enforceability of electronic contracts and signatures in Singapore.
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Main labor law that sets out basic terms and working conditions for employees, important for distinguishing contractors from employees.
Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA): Provides framework for workers to claim compensation for workplace injuries without filing civil suits.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Sets out requirements for maintaining workplace safety and health standards, including obligations of contractors.
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (SOPA): Facilitates payments for construction work and related goods or services, protecting contractors' payment rights.
Professional Engineers Act: Regulates professional engineering services and requirements for engineering contractors.
Architects Act: Governs architectural services and requirements for architectural contractors.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulates collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data, applying to contractors handling personal information.
Limitation Act: Prescribes time limits within which legal actions must be brought, affecting indemnity claims and liability periods.
Civil Law Act: Contains provisions regarding contractual relationships and the enforceability of indemnity clauses.
Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act: Governs rights of third parties in relation to insurance and affects liability coverage in contractor agreements.
