Contract Law (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Fundamental legislation governing civil matters and contractual relationships in Singapore
Limitation Act (Chapter 163): Legislation setting time limits for bringing legal claims and actions
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Main employment legislation if settlement involves employment matters, covering basic terms and working conditions
Work Injury Compensation Act: Legislation governing work-related injury compensation if relevant to settlement
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Law concerning retirement age and re-employment obligations if settlement involves older workers
Central Provident Fund Act: Legislation governing mandatory social security savings system which may affect settlement payments
Unfair Contract Terms Act (UCTA): Law regulating unfair terms in contracts and limitations of liability
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data if involved in settlement
Income Tax Act: Tax legislation relevant for settlement payment implications and tax treatment
Common Law - Consideration: Legal principle requiring exchange of value for contract validity
Common Law - Capacity: Legal principle regarding parties' legal capacity to enter into contracts
Common Law - Consent: Principle requiring free and voluntary agreement without duress or undue influence
Common Law - Legal Purpose: Requirement that contract purpose must be legal and not against public policy
