Common Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles including reasonableness doctrine, doctrine of restraint of trade, and protection of legitimate proprietary interests that form the basis of noncompete agreements in Singapore
Employment Act (Chapter 91): Singapore's primary employment legislation that provides the basic framework for employment relationships, though it doesn't specifically regulate noncompete clauses
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Legislative framework ensuring the noncompete agreement doesn't violate competition laws or create unfair restriction of trade
Tan Kok Yong v Robina Chartered Pte Ltd [2001]: Key legal precedent in Singapore regarding the enforceability of noncompete agreements
Man Financial v Wong Bark Chuan David [2008]: Significant case law establishing principles for noncompete clauses in Singapore employment contracts
Clearlab SG Pte Ltd v Ting Chong Chai [2015]: Recent precedent providing modern interpretation of noncompete restrictions in Singapore
Duration Requirement: Legal requirement that the temporal restriction in noncompete agreements must be reasonable and justifiable
Geographical Scope Requirement: Legal requirement that the geographical restriction must be reasonable and not overly broad
Prohibited Activities Scope: Requirement that the scope of prohibited activities must be clearly defined and reasonable
Legitimate Business Interests: Legal requirement that the noncompete must protect legitimate business interests rather than simply prevent competition
Position Consideration: Requirement to consider employee's position and access to confidential information when determining restrictions
Consideration Requirement: Legal requirement that the noncompete must be supported by valid consideration if signed after employment has commenced
