Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, covering misconduct procedures, termination requirements, fair investigation processes, notice periods, and salary protection provisions
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines established by MOM, NTUC and SNEF covering fair investigation procedures, non-discriminatory practices, and proper documentation requirements for workplace investigations
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data, relevant for handling confidential information during investigations and documentation storage
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Legislation concerning workplace safety and health standards, particularly relevant if the disciplinary matter involves safety violations or reportable incidents
Prevention of Harassment Act (POHA): Law protecting individuals against harassment and related behaviors, applicable when disciplinary investigations involve workplace harassment claims
Industrial Relations Act: Legislation governing industrial relations and union matters, particularly relevant for unionized employees and collective agreement compliance
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower's official guidelines on fair investigation processes, progressive discipline approaches, and proper documentation requirements for workplace investigations
Internal Company Policies: Organization's internal policies, procedures, staff handbook provisions, and employment contract terms that govern disciplinary processes and investigations
