Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, covering working hours, leave entitlements, and basic employment terms if the developer is hired as an employee
CPF Act: Regulates mandatory social security savings system and employer contributions for Singapore citizens and permanent residents
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Governs the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, including work pass requirements and obligations
Contract Law (Chapter 53): Fundamental law governing contractual relationships, particularly relevant for independent contractor arrangements
Civil Law Act: Basic framework for civil matters and contractual relationships in Singapore
Copyright Act 2021: Protects original works including software code, website design, and digital content created during development
Patents Act: Protects technical innovations and inventions that may arise from web development work
Trade Marks Act: Protects brands, logos, and distinctive marks that may be involved in web development projects
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, crucial for web applications handling user data
Electronic Transactions Act 2010: Provides legal framework for electronic contracts and digital signatures
Computer Misuse Act: Addresses cybersecurity and unauthorized access to computer systems
Cybersecurity Act 2018: Establishes framework for protection of critical information infrastructure and cybersecurity standards
Broadcasting Act: Includes Internet Code of Practice governing online content and services
Payment Services Act 2019: Regulates payment systems and digital payment services if the web development involves payment functionality
