Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation covering basic terms and conditions of employment. After 2019 amendments, covers all employees. Contains key provisions regarding termination and notice periods.
Employment Claims Act 2016: Provides framework for resolving salary-related disputes and claims in employment termination contexts.
Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 136): Governs relations between employers and unionized employees, including collective bargaining provisions relevant to termination agreements.
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Relevant when dealing with termination of employees near retirement age, ensuring compliance with retirement and re-employment obligations.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the handling of employee's personal information and data protection obligations during and after employment termination.
Central Provident Fund Act: Regulates the settlement of CPF contributions and related obligations during employment termination.
Income Tax Act: Covers tax clearance requirements for foreign employees and treatment of termination benefits for tax purposes.
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines including Fair Employment Practices and Guidelines on Managing Excess Manpower.
Common Law Principles: Covers restraint of trade, confidentiality obligations, and non-competition clauses in employment release contexts.
Work Pass Regulations: Regulations regarding foreign workers, including requirements for work pass cancellation and proper notification to MOM during termination.
