Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore - needed to clearly distinguish consultant status from employment to avoid misclassification issues
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Governs taxation matters including withholding requirements and tax obligations for independent consultants in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data - crucial for handling consultant's personal information
Contract Law (Cap. 43): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Relevant for structuring and enforcing non-compete clauses in the consultant agreement
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Governs intellectual property rights and ownership of work created during consultancy
Skills Development Levy Act: May be applicable depending on the nature of the consultancy arrangement
Central Provident Fund Act: Important to establish non-applicability for consultant relationships versus employment relationships
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles regarding contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Independent Contractor Status: Legal principles distinguishing independent contractors from employees, including control, integration, and economic reality tests
Data Protection Obligations: Legal requirements for handling, storing, and processing personal data under Singapore law
Restrictive Covenants: Legal principles governing the reasonableness and enforceability of non-compete and non-solicitation clauses in Singapore
