Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. Covers employee conduct, disciplinary procedures, and rights during suspension. Recent amendments extended coverage to all employees regardless of salary level.
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines issued jointly by Ministry of Manpower (MOM), National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) to ensure fair and proper treatment of employees during disciplinary actions.
Employment (Misconduct) Regulations: Specific regulations detailing procedures for handling misconduct cases, including the rights and obligations of both employer and employee during disciplinary proceedings.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Legislation governing the handling of personal information in employment documentation, including privacy considerations in disciplinary communications.
Due Process Requirements: Legal requirement to ensure fair treatment including proper documentation of misconduct, providing the employee right to be heard, and establishing clear appeal processes.
Suspension Terms: Legal considerations regarding reasonable suspension duration and clarity on salary/benefits during the suspension period as per Singapore employment law.
Confidentiality Requirements: Legal obligations regarding the confidential handling of disciplinary matters and protection of employee privacy during suspension proceedings.
Company Policies Alignment: Requirement to ensure suspension procedures align with both statutory law and existing company policies/employment contract terms.
