Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. Sets out basic terms and working conditions that must be considered when drafting employment-related agreements.
Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles based on English common law that govern contract formation and enforcement, including requirements for valid contracts such as consideration, intention, and capacity.
Restraint of Trade Doctrine: Legal principle requiring non-compete clauses to be reasonable, protect legitimate business interests, and be limited in geographic scope, duration, and scope of restricted activities.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Legislation ensuring that contractual restrictions don't violate competition laws or create unfair market restrictions.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, crucial for confidentiality provisions in non-disclosure agreements.
Non-Compete Requirements: Legal requirements for non-compete clauses including reasonableness (typically 12-24 months duration), justified geographic scope, and legitimate business interest protection.
Non-Solicitation Requirements: Legal requirements for non-solicitation provisions including clear scope of prohibited solicitation, defined customer/employee groups, and reasonable duration.
Non-Disclosure Requirements: Legal requirements for confidentiality provisions including clear definition of confidential information, public domain exceptions, and PDPA compliance.
General Enforceability Principles: Legal principles requiring adequate consideration, reasonableness of restrictions, and potential court intervention for overly restrictive clauses.
