Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment terms and conditions in Singapore, including requirements for contract variations, notice periods for changes in employment terms, and basic employment standards.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Legislation governing foreign workers in Singapore, including work pass requirements, location-specific permit conditions, and employment restrictions for foreign employees.
Industrial Relations Act: Legislation covering union-related matters, including collective agreement requirements and necessary union consultations for employee transfers in unionized environments.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Law governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including requirements for handling personal information in transfer documentation and cross-border data transfer considerations.
Immigration Law: Legislation covering visa requirements and immigration matters, particularly relevant for transfers involving cross-border movements or employment pass modifications.
Income Tax Act: Tax legislation that addresses the tax implications of location changes and employer reporting requirements for employee transfers.
Central Provident Fund Act: Law governing Singapore's social security savings scheme, including CPF contribution requirements and changes in contribution arrangements during transfers.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Legislation ensuring workplace safety and health standards, including compliance requirements for new work locations and safety considerations.
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines covering fair employment practices, tripartite guidelines on managing excess manpower, and transfer policies and procedures.
