Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary legislation governing basic employment terms and conditions, including payment of salary, notice periods, and employment benefits. 2019 amendments extended coverage to all employees except domestic workers, seafarers, and public servants.
Central Provident Fund Act (Cap. 36): Regulates employer CPF contributions, requirements for final CPF payments, and treatment of CPF during employment separation.
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Addresses tax implications of separation payments, treatment of benefits and compensation, and tax clearance requirements for departing foreign employees.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs handling of employee's personal data, data retention and destruction requirements, and confidentiality obligations.
Industrial Relations Act (Cap. 136): Applies to union members, covers collective agreement considerations and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Employment Claims Act 2016: Establishes framework for employment disputes, jurisdiction of Employment Claims Tribunals, and settlement requirements.
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Addresses special considerations for retirement-eligible employees and older workers.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Covers non-compete clauses, trade secrets protection, and restrictive covenants in employment separation.
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Addresses corporate authority requirements, director's duties, and company secretary obligations in employment matters.
Key Agreement Components: Essential elements including terms of separation, final payment calculations, benefits cessation, confidentiality provisions, non-disparagement clauses, release of claims, return of company property, post-employment restrictions, tax considerations, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
