Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. Covers basic terms, working conditions, and applies to all employees except domestic workers and seafarers. Regulates contract terms, working hours, leave, and other employment conditions.
Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation governing employment dispute resolution mechanisms and procedures for employment-related claims in Singapore.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in employment contracts and amendments.
Central Provident Fund Act: Legislation governing mandatory social security savings system, relevant when amendments affect salary or compensation structure.
Industrial Relations Act: Regulates employer-union relationships and collective bargaining processes, important if employee is unionized.
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Legislation concerning retirement age and re-employment obligations, particularly relevant for amendments involving employees near retirement age.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Governs workplace safety standards and responsibilities, relevant if amendment involves safety-related duties.
Income Tax Act: Tax legislation relevant when amendments affect compensation structure or benefits that have tax implications.
MOM Guidelines: Official guidelines from Ministry of Manpower providing practical guidance on employment practices and statutory requirements.
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Non-legislative guidelines promoting fair and merit-based employment practices in Singapore.
Tripartite Standards: Voluntary standards that companies can adopt to implement good employment practices, relevant if company is a subscriber.
