Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 136): Primary legislation governing collective bargaining, trade unions and employers relationships, recognition processes, and collective bargaining procedures in Singapore
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Core employment legislation that provides basic employment terms, working conditions, and minimum standards covering working hours, overtime, rest days, leave, and salary protection
Trade Unions Act (Chapter 333): Legislation regulating trade union formation and operations, defining rights and responsibilities of unions
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Legislation ensuring workplace safety and health standards that must be addressed in collective agreements
Central Provident Fund Act: Legislation governing mandatory savings and social security system that affects employment terms
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Legislation governing the employment of foreign workers that may need consideration in collective agreements
Personal Data Protection Act: Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data that must be considered in employment relationships
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Legislation concerning retirement age and re-employment obligations that need to be reflected in collective agreements
Tripartite Guidelines: Official guidelines issued by the Ministry of Manpower providing direction on employment practices and industrial relations
TAFEP Guidelines: Guidelines from Tripartite Alliance for Fair Employment Practices promoting fair and inclusive workplace practices
National Wages Council Guidelines: Annual guidelines on wage and employment matters that influence collective bargaining outcomes
Constitutional Provisions: Fundamental law provisions on equality and non-discrimination that must be respected in collective agreements
International Labor Standards: International labor conventions and standards ratified by Singapore that need to be incorporated into collective agreements
Industrial Arbitration Court Case Law: Precedent cases and decisions from the Industrial Arbitration Court that guide collective agreement terms and interpretation
