Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, covering notice period requirements, mandatory termination procedures, and employee rights and protections
Contract Act (Chapter 53): Fundamental law governing contract formation, execution and termination, including common law principles relevant to contractual notices and agreements
Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 136): Legislation governing union-management relations, relevant if employee is unionized, including requirements under collective agreements
Employment Claims Act 2016: Framework for employment dispute resolution and establishing rights and obligations of parties in employment-related claims
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data, relevant for handling personal information in termination documents
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements and professional licensing considerations that may affect contract termination procedures in particular industries
Notice Period Requirements: mandatory minimum notice periods based on length of service and position as prescribed by law and existing contract terms
Clear Statement of Intent: Legal requirement for explicit and unambiguous communication of the intention not to renew the contract
Effective Date Specification: Clear specification of when the current contract will end and the non-renewal takes effect
Professional Communication Standards: Requirements for maintaining professional tone and format in formal legal communications
Existing Contract Compliance: Adherence to any specific termination or non-renewal clauses in the existing employment contract
