Employment Act (Cap. 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, particularly relevant for termination provisions, employee rights, and requirements regarding employment records and references
Contracts Act (Cap. 53): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, consideration requirements, and legal capacity of parties in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the handling of personal information, including consent requirements for data sharing, data accuracy obligations, and protection of personal data in references
Common Law Principles: Legal principles established tHRough case law covering duty of care in providing references, defamation laws, and principles of confidentiality
Mediation Act 2017: Legislation governing mediation processes and enforceability of mediated settlements in Singapore
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Legislation governing the admissibility of settlement agreements and documentation requirements in legal proceedings
Confidentiality Provisions: Key contractual elements requiring specific provisions to maintain confidentiality of the settlement terms and related information
Non-disparagement Clauses: Essential contractual provisions preventing parties from making negative statements about each other
Future Reference Terms: Specific provisions outlining the agreed format and content of employment references
Release of Claims: Provisions detailing the scope and extent of claims being released tHRough the settlement agreement
Data Protection Compliance: Requirements for ensuring the agreement complies with data protection laws and regulations
Enforcement Mechanisms: Provisions specifying how the agreement will be enforced and consequences of breach
