Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing basic employment terms and conditions in Singapore. After 2019 amendments, it covers all employees regardless of salary level. Essential for understanding employment relationships and transitions.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (Chapter 91A): Legislation governing foreign workforce in Singapore, including work pass requirements and regulations. Critical for NOCs involving foreign employees and compliance with Ministry of Manpower (MOM) guidelines.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Relevant for handling employee information in NOCs, including consent requirements and privacy protection obligations.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Legislation ensuring fair competition practices. Particularly relevant when NOCs include non-compete clauses or restrictions on future employment.
Immigration Act (Chapter 133): Legislation governing immigration matters in Singapore. Essential for NOCs involving foreign employees, particularly regarding immigration status and requirements.
MOM Guidelines: Administrative guidelines and directives issued by the Ministry of Manpower that supplement statutory requirements and provide practical guidance for employment matters.
Industry Regulations: Sector-specific regulations that may affect the content and requirements of NOCs in particular industries.
Company Policies: Internal organizational policies and procedures that need to be considered when issuing NOCs to ensure consistency with company practices.
Collective Agreements: Agreements between employers and trade unions that may contain specific provisions affecting the issuance and content of NOCs for unionized employees.
