Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. Covers basic terms and working conditions, including working hours, overtime, rest days, and leave entitlements. Applies to all employees except domestic workers and seafarers following 2019 amendments.
Employment Claims Act 2016: Establishes the legal framework for employment disputes resolution in Singapore. Provides mechanisms for handling employment-related claims and disputes.
Central Provident Fund Act: Regulates Singapore's mandatory social security savings scheme. Specifies employer contribution obligations and requirements for both local employers and employees.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Provides protection and compensation framework for employees who suffer work-related injuries or diseases. Outlines employer obligations for workplace injury insurance.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Governs the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, including work pass requirements and employer obligations towards foreign employees.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Establishes requirements for collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data, including employee information protection requirements.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Sets out safety requirements and obligations for employers to maintain workplace safety and health standards.
Industrial Relations Act: Regulates relations between employers and trade unions, including collective bargaining processes and dispute resolution for unionized employees.
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Specifies minimum retirement age and re-employment obligations for employers, protecting older workers' employment rights.
Child Development Co-Savings Act: Governs maternity leave, childcare leave, and related benefits, ensuring work-life support for employees with families.
