Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary legislation covering basic terms and conditions of employment, notice periods, salary payments, and leave entitlements. 2019 amendments extend coverage to all employees except domestic workers and seafarers.
Central Provident Fund Act: Governs mandatory social security savings system, including CPF contributions, obligations, and requirements for final CPF payments during employment separation.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulates the handling, retention, and destruction requirements of employee's personal data during and after employment.
Industrial Relations Act: Addresses requirements for union members and collective agreement considerations in employment matters.
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines covering fair employment practices, retrenchment benefits, and implementation of Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices.
TAFEP Guidelines: Tripartite Alliance guidelines establishing best practices for responsible retrenchment and fair treatment requirements.
Contractual Obligations: Review and address existing employment contract terms and obligations that need to be settled during separation.
Non-compete/Non-solicitation Provisions: Requirements and restrictions regarding post-employment competition and solicitation of employees or clients.
Confidentiality Requirements: Ongoing obligations regarding protection of company confidential information and trade secrets after employment ends.
Final Payment Calculations: Computation of final salary, unused leave, prorated bonuses, and other financial entitlements due upon separation.
Company Property Return: Process and requirements for returning company assets, equipment, documents, and other property.
Release of Claims: Terms regarding mutual release of potential claims between employer and employee.
Tax Implications: Understanding and addressing tax consequences of separation payments and benefits.
Post-employment Obligations: Ongoing duties and responsibilities of both parties after the employment relationship ends.
