Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, including 2019 amendments extending coverage to all employees, provisions for transfer of employment, and basic terms and conditions that must be maintained during assignment
Employment Claims Act 2016: Regulates dispute resolution mechanisms and defines rights and obligations during employment transfer situations
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Governs the transfer of employee personal data and consent requirements for data sharing during assignment of employment contracts
Contracts Act (Chapter 53): Provides framework for basic contract formation requirements, assignment principles, and novation rules applicable to employment contract assignments
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Relevant when assignment involves corporate restructuring or mergers, defining corporate obligations and procedures
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Applicable if the assignment is part of a merger or acquisition, ensuring compliance with competition laws
Central Provident Fund Act: Regulates CPF contributions obligations and transfer of employer responsibilities during employment contract assignment
Work Injury Compensation Act: Governs transfer of insurance obligations and handling of ongoing claims during employment contract assignment
Industrial Relations Act: Addresses implications for unionized employees and collective agreement considerations during employment contract assignment
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines providing practical guidance on employment contract assignments and transfers
Common Law Principles: Relevant case law and common law principles affecting employment contracts and their assignment in Singapore
Tripartite Guidelines: Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices that must be considered during employment contract assignments
