Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation covering basic terms and conditions of employment. Applies to all employees except domestic workers and seafarers. Contains key provisions regarding salary, termination, and notice periods.
Employment Claims Act 2016: Establishes the Employment Claims Tribunals and governs dispute resolution mechanisms. Provides jurisdiction over statutory and contractual employment claims.
Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 136): Governs collective bargaining and industrial relations. Particularly relevant if the employee is a union member.
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Contains provisions regarding minimum retirement age and re-employment obligations. Relevant when settlement involves older employees.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the handling of employee's personal information and influences confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements.
Income Tax Act: Governs tax implications of settlement payments and their classification (e.g., ex-gratia payments, compensation).
Central Provident Fund Act: Addresses CPF contributions considerations and treatment of settlement sums in relation to CPF obligations.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Relevant when settlement involves workplace injury claims or safety-related disputes.
Competition Act: Applicable to non-compete clauses and determines reasonableness of post-employment restrictions.
Contract Law (Common Law principles): Encompasses general principles of contract formation, consideration requirements, and overall validity and enforceability of the settlement agreement.
