Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships - needed to ensure proper classification of consultant vs employee status
Contract Law (Cap. 43): Fundamental law governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data - crucial for data handling terms
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Protects original works and regulates intellectual property rights in creative works
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Governs protection of inventions and technical innovations that may arise during consultancy
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Protects distinctive signs used in trade - relevant for any branding work by consultant
Trade Secrets Law: Protects confidential business information and know-how
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Governs taxation of income, including treatment of consultant fees
Goods and Services Tax Act (Cap. 117A): Regulates GST obligations for consulting services
Central Provident Fund Act: May be relevant if consultant relationship could be deemed employment
Work Injury Compensation Act: Covers work-related injuries - relevant for on-site consulting work
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Applicable if the technical consultant is a foreign national
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Regulates anti-competitive practices, relevant for non-compete clauses
Cybersecurity Act 2018: Governs cybersecurity obligations and standards, particularly relevant for IT consultants
