Singapore Employment Act: Primary legislation governing employment relationships. Section 14(1) covers employment terms and conditions, and includes provisions for post-employment obligations.
Common Law Restraint of Trade Doctrine: Legal principle stating that restraints of trade are prima facie void unless they are reasonable in the interests of both parties and not against public interest.
Singapore Courts' Guidelines on Non-Compete: Judicial guidelines establishing criteria for enforceability of non-compete clauses, including geographic scope, duration of restrictions, scope of prohibited activities, and legitimate proprietary interests.
Singapore Competition Act: Legislation ensuring the non-compete agreement doesn't violate competition laws or create unfair market restrictions.
Contract Law Act: Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore.
Reasonableness Test: Legal test to determine if the restrictions imposed are reasonable and necessary to protect legitimate business interests.
Legitimate Business Interest Test: Assessment of whether the non-compete provisions protect genuine business interests such as trade secrets, confidential information, or customer relationships.
Public Interest Consideration: Evaluation of whether the non-compete restrictions are compatible with public policy and don't unduly restrict individual's right to work.
Proportionality Test: Assessment of whether the scope and duration of restrictions are proportional to the business interests being protected.
