Employment Act (EA): Primary legislation covering basic terms and working conditions, including provisions for working hours, overtime, rest days, and leave entitlements. Applies to all employees except domestic workers, seafarers, and public servants.
Employment Agencies Act (EAA): Regulates employment agencies' operations, including licensing requirements, fee caps, and defines responsibilities and obligations of employment agencies.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Covers safety and health requirements in the workplace, including risk assessment obligations and incident reporting requirements.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Governs the employment of foreign workers, including work pass requirements, employer's obligations, and housing and medical requirements.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and storage of personal data, including consent requirements and data protection obligations.
Central Provident Fund Act: Mandates CPF contribution requirements and defines employer's obligations regarding the national savings scheme.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Specifies insurance requirements and compensation provisions for workplace injuries.
Industrial Relations Act: Governs relations between employers and employees, including dispute resolution mechanisms.
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines providing practical guidance on employment practices and regulatory compliance.
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines established by tripartite partners (MOM, NTUC, SNEF) promoting fair and merit-based employment practices.
