Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary employment legislation in Singapore that governs basic terms and conditions of employment. Covers notice periods, salary payments, and benefits. Recent amendments have extended core provisions to all employees.
Employment Claims Act 2016: Provides the legal framework for resolving employment disputes and establishes jurisdiction of the Employment Claims Tribunals.
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Legislation governing retirement age and re-employment obligations for elderly workers in Singapore.
Central Provident Fund Act: Regulates mandatory social security savings system, including treatment of CPF contributions and outstanding payment obligations during employment separation.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data, including requirements for data deletion/retention during employment separation.
Income Tax Act: Covers tax implications of severance payments and associated reporting obligations for both employer and employee.
Industrial Relations Act: Regulates relations between employers and trade unions, particularly relevant if the separating employee is unionized.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Establishes ongoing obligations regarding workplace safety and incident reporting requirements that may extend beyond separation.
Competition Act: Relevant for non-compete clauses and trade secrets protection in separation agreements.
Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, consideration requirements, and clarity of terms in separation agreements.
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines providing practical guidance on employment practices and separation procedures.
Tripartite Guidelines: Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices jointly issued by government, employer, and union representatives.
