Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, covering salary payments, time limits for claims, authorized deductions, and requirements for salary arrears payments
Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation establishing jurisdiction over salary-related claims, procedures for recovering unpaid wages, and time limits for filing claims
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Law governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including requirements for handling personal information, consent requirements, and data protection obligations
Central Provident Fund Act: Legislation governing mandatory social security savings system, including requirements for CPF contributions, treatment of backdated contributions, and employer obligations for late payments
Limitation Act (Chapter 163): Law setting statutory time limits for various types of legal claims, including wage claims and limitation periods for legal actions
MOM Guidelines: Administrative guidelines issued by the Ministry of Manpower providing practical guidance on employment practices and dispute resolution
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines jointly issued by the government, employers, and unions promoting fair and merit-based employment practices
Employment Case Law: Relevant judicial decisions and precedents regarding wage disputes and back pay claims in Singapore courts
Employment Contract Terms: Specific terms and conditions in individual employment contracts that may affect back pay authorization and processing
