Employment Act (Cap. 91): Key legislation to establish clear differentiation between contractors and employees to avoid misclassification under Singapore law. Essential for defining the nature of the contractual relationship.
Central Provident Fund Act (Cap. 36): Relevant for explicitly stating that contractors are not entitled to CPF contributions and ensuring the agreement doesn't inadvertently create employment-like obligations.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Governs data protection obligations and confidentiality requirements, particularly important if the contractor will handle personal data during their engagement.
Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Addresses tax responsibilities of contractors, including their obligation to handle their own tax matters and GST registration requirements if applicable.
Contract Law (Common Law principles): Covers essential elements of valid contract formation and includes considerations under the Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396).
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Relevant for contracts involving on-site work, defining safety obligations and responsibilities of the contractor.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Governs non-compete and restriction clauses, ensuring compliance with competition laws in contractor arrangements.
Intellectual Property Laws: Encompasses Copyright Act, Patents Act, and Trade Marks Act, particularly crucial for contracts involving creative or technical work outputs.
