Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, covering termination provisions, notice periods, and payment of salary and other dues
Central Provident Fund Act (Chapter 36): Legislation governing mandatory social security savings system, including requirements for CPF contributions settlements and final payments during separation
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data, including requirements for data handling and retention during separation
Income Tax Act (Chapter 134): Tax legislation relevant for tax clearance for departing employees and treatment of severance payments
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines covering fair employment practices and managing excess manpower during separation
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines ensuring fair treatment during separation and non-discrimination provisions in termination processes
Industrial Relations Act: Legislation governing union-management relations, including requirements from collective agreements for unionized employees during separation
Common Law Principles: Legal principles covering contractual obligations, confidentiality requirements, and non-compete/non-solicitation provisions in separation agreements
