Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. Covers notice period requirements, salary and leave payment obligations, termination procedures, and extends coverage to all employees as per 2019 amendments.
Central Provident Fund Act (Chapter 36): Regulates mandatory social security savings system including CPF contribution obligations and settlement of outstanding CPF payments during employment separation.
Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 136): Governs industrial relations between employers and trade unions, including requirements for union members and collective agreement compliance during separation.
Employment Claims Act 2016: Establishes framework for employment dispute resolution and statutory limitations for claims related to employment termination.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the handling and protection of personal data, including requirements for employee data handling and retention during and after separation.
Income Tax Act: Governs tax obligations including tax clearance for foreign employees and treatment of termination benefits and payments.
Retirement and Re-employment Act: Specifies obligations regarding retirement and re-employment, particularly for employees above 62 years old.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Covers work injury compensation claims and settlement of work-related medical expenses during separation.
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines covering fair employment practices, management of excess manpower, and wrongful dismissal procedures.
TAFEP Guidelines: Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices guidelines ensuring fair termination and non-discriminatory practices during separation.
