Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment terms and conditions in Singapore. Covers all employees except seafarers, domestic workers, and statutory board/government employees. Recent 2019 amendments extended coverage to all salary levels.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Regulates the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, including work pass requirements and conditions for foreign employees.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including employee information. Covers consent requirements and data protection obligations.
Central Provident Fund Act: MaNDAtes CPF contributions for employees, with specific rates based on age and wage bands.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Establishes basic safety and health requirements in the workplace and outlines employer obligations for maintaining workplace safety.
Employment Claims Act: Provides framework for dispute resolution mechanisms and handling of salary-related claims.
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Sets minimum retirement age and establishes re-employment obligations for employers.
Industrial Relations Act: Regulates relations between employers and unionized employees, including collective bargaining processes.
Child Development Co-Savings Act: Covers statutory requirements for maternity leave, paternity leave, and shared parental leave entitlements.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Establishes requirements for work injury compensation insurance and procedures for work-related injury claims.
