Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, covering termination procedures, notice periods, and requirements for fair dismissal
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines established by MOM, NTUC and SNEF that outline fair employment practices, including processes for managing misconduct and requirements for due process before termination
Tripartite Guidelines on Wrongful Dismissal: Specific guidelines defining wrongful dismissal, proper documentation requirements, and fair hearing processes for termination cases
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower's specific guidelines on termination procedures, documentation requirements for misconduct, and progressive discipline policies
Prior Warnings Documentation: Requirement to maintain records of any previous warnings or disciplinary actions related to the misconduct
Incident Documentation: Detailed documentation of the specific sleeping on the job incident(s), including date, time, witnesses, and circumstances
Company Policy Compliance: Verification of existing company policies regarding sleeping on the job and ensuring termination complies with these policies
Investigation Process: Documentation of the formal investigation process conducted, including employee interviews and evidence gathering
Employee Right of Response: Evidence that the employee was given a fair opportunity to explain their actions before the termination decision
Notice Period Requirements: Compliance with statutory notice period requirements or calculation of payment in lieu of notice
Final Payment Calculations: Calculations for outstanding salary, unused leave, and any other statutory payments due upon termination
