Common Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles including doctrine of restraint of trade, reasonableness test, and protection of legitimate business interests that form the basis of non-compete agreements in Singapore
Singapore Contract Act (Cap. 53): Basic statutory framework governing contract formation and enforcement, including requirements for offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, providing the broader context within which non-compete agreements operate
Key Legal Precedent - Man Financial: Man Financial v Wong Bark Chuan David [2008] 1 SLR(R) 663 - Important case law establishing principles for enforcement of restrictive covenants in Singapore
Key Legal Precedent - Clearlab: Clearlab SG Pte Ltd v Ting Chong Chai [2015] 1 SLR 163 - Significant case law providing guidance on reasonable scope and enforcement of non-compete clauses
Enforceability Requirements: Specific elements required for enforcement: reasonable duration, geographical scope, scope of restricted activities, protection of legitimate business interests, and adequate consideration
Constitutional Considerations: Article 14 of Singapore Constitution regarding right to freedom of movement, which must be considered when restricting employment opportunities
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Legislation governing competition law in Singapore, ensuring non-compete restrictions don't violate anti-competition regulations
Reasonableness Principle: Legal requirement that restrictions must not be wider than necessary and must be reasonable in protecting legitimate business interests rather than purely preventing competition
Consideration Requirement: Legal requirement that adequate consideration must be provided to the employee in exchange for accepting the non-compete restrictions
