Employment Act: Primary legislation governing employment in Singapore - needs to be referenced to clearly distinguish contractor status from employment relationship to prevent misclassification issues
Central Provident Fund Act: Legislation governing mandatory social security savings - relevant to establish that contractors are not entitled to CPF contributions, differentiating them from employees
Income Tax Act: Tax legislation that affects how contractors are taxed - contractors must handle their own tax obligations and consider GST registration if annual turnover exceeds SGD 1 million
Work Injury Compensation Act: Workplace safety and compensation legislation - needs to be addressed to clarify that contractors are responsible for their own insurance coverage
Personal Data Protection Act: Data protection legislation - defines obligations regarding personal data handling and confidentiality requirements that must be incorporated into the contract
Competition Act: Legislation governing fair competition - relevant for structuring non-compete and restrictive covenant provisions in the contract
Skills Development Levy Act: Legislation regarding workforce development - needs to be addressed to clarify non-applicability to contractors
Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing contracts - covers fundamental elements like offer, acceptance, consideration, and capacity to contract
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines on contractor classification and fair contract terms - provides regulatory framework for contractor relationships
Tripartite Guidelines: Guidelines issued by tripartite partners (MOM, NTUC, SNEF) - while not strictly applicable to contractors, provides best practice reference for fair treatment
