Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. For consulting SLAs, it's crucial for establishing clear independent contractor status and avoiding employee misclassification.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Essential for defining data handling obligations and protections in consulting arrangements.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Governs market competition and relevant for structuring non-compete clauses in consulting agreements.
Contract Act (Cap. 53): Based on Common Law, governs contract formation, enforcement, terms and conditions, and remedies for breach.
Intellectual Property Laws: Includes Copyright Act, Patents Act, and Trade Marks Act. Critical for protecting and defining ownership of consulting deliverables and work products.
Income Tax Act: Defines tax obligations for independent contractors and GST registration requirements applicable to consulting services.
Professional Secrecy Laws: Including Banking Act and Official Secrets Act, governing confidentiality obligations in professional services.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Establishes fair trading provisions and service quality standards applicable to consulting services.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic transactions and digital signatures, relevant for digital service delivery and contract execution.
Mediation Act and Arbitration Act: Provides framework for dispute resolution mechanisms and alternative dispute resolution options in consulting agreements.
