Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment terms and conditions in Singapore. Covers basic employment rights, notice periods, salary payments, and leave encashment. 2019 amendments extended coverage to all employees except domestic workers, seafarers, and public servants.
Central Provident Fund (CPF) Act: Governs mandatory social security savings system in Singapore. Relevant for handling outstanding CPF contributions and final CPF payments during employment termination.
Industrial Relations Act: Regulates relationship between employers and trade unions. Important for termination agreements involving union members and ensuring compliance with collective agreements if applicable.
Income Tax Act: Determines tax treatment of termination-related payments including notice pay, ex-gratia payments, and other benefits.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Relevant for handling employee's personal data post-termination and data retention requirements.
Employment Claims Act: Provides framework for employment dispute resolution and sets statutory limits on claims.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Regulates work injury compensation and insurance coverage obligations, particularly important if there are pending work injury claims during termination.
Notice Period Requirements: Key contractual element specifying the required notice period for termination as per Employment Act and employment contract.
Final Salary Calculation: Computation of final payment including basic salary, overtime, allowances, and other contractual payments.
Pro-rated Bonus/AWS: Calculation and payment terms for any pro-rated Annual Wage Supplement (AWS) or bonus payments due upon termination.
Leave Encashment: Conversion of unused leave into monetary compensation as per company policy and Employment Act provisions.
Confidentiality Obligations: Post-termination obligations regarding company confidential information and trade secrets.
Company Property Return: Requirements and process for returning company assets, equipment, and documents.
Full and Final Settlement: Terms declaring complete settlement of all claims between employer and employee.
Non-disparagement: Mutual agreement to refrain from making negative statements about each other post-termination.
Tax Treatment: Clarification on tax implications and responsibilities for various components of termination payment.
