Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment terms, working conditions, termination provisions, notice periods, and salary/leave payment obligations in Singapore
Central Provident Fund Act (Chapter 36): Legislation governing mandatory social security savings system, including requirements for CPF contributions and settlement of outstanding CPF matters during separation
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the handling, protection, retention and deletion of employee's personal data during and after employment
Income Tax Act (Chapter 134): Covers tax implications of separation payments and related reporting obligations to tax authorities
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Relevant when employee is a director or key officer, covering corporate governance requirements and directorship matters
Contractual Obligations: Consideration of original employment contract terms including notice periods, non-compete clauses, and confidentiality provisions
Statutory Requirements: mandatory benefits, severance payments, annual leave encashment, and pro-rated bonus calculations required by law
Common Law Principles: Legal principles including duty of good faith, reasonable restraint of trade, and ongoing confidentiality obligations
Industrial Relations Act: Legislation governing collective agreements and union-related considerations in employment separation
