Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment terms and conditions in Singapore, including transfer provisions, notice requirements, and protection of existing employment terms during lateral transfers
Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation covering dispute resolution mechanisms and protection of employee rights during transfers, ensuring proper handling of employment-related disputes
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the handling and protection of employee personal information during transfers, including consent requirements for data sharing between entities
Central Provident Fund Act: Governs the continuity and compliance of CPF contributions during employee transfers, ensuring proper handling of retirement and social security benefits
Industrial Relations Act: Covers collective agreement considerations and union consultation requirements for employees under union coverage during lateral transfers
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Ensures safety and health standards are maintained when transfers involve different work conditions or locations
Fair Consideration Framework: Guidelines ensuring fair employment practices and non-discrimination requirements during the transfer process
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines on employment practices and transfer procedures in Singapore
Tripartite Guidelines: Guidelines established by tripartite partners (MOM, NTUC, SNEF) on fair employment practices and procedures
