Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. Covers basic terms and conditions of employment, including working hours, leave, and basic benefits. Recent amendments extend coverage to all employees except domestic workers and seafarers.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Regulates the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, including work pass requirements, conditions, and compliance with the Fair Consideration Framework. Essential when hiring non-Singaporean interim managers.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Includes data protection obligations and consent requirements for handling personal information in employment relationships.
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Regulates corporate entities and establishes directors' duties, responsibilities, and fiduciary obligations. Important for interim managers who may take on director-level positions.
Income Tax Act: Establishes tax obligations and considerations, including treatment of remuneration and CPF contributions for employees and contractors in Singapore.
Central Provident Fund Act: Mandates CPF contribution requirements, applicable rates, and obligations. Includes specific provisions and exemptions for foreign employees.
Employment Claims Act 2016: Provides framework for employment dispute resolution and establishes jurisdiction of employment claims tribunals.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Sets out safety obligations and risk management requirements in the workplace, applicable to all employment relationships.
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines providing practical guidance on employment practices and regulatory compliance in Singapore.
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Non-legislative guidelines promoting fair and merit-based employment practices in Singapore, essential for ethical hiring and management.
