Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment in Singapore. Covers basic terms of employment, salary payment rules, working hours regulations, and provisions for probation periods. Recent amendments from April 2019 extended coverage to all employees.
Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation covering dispute resolution mechanisms and salary-related claims between employers and employees during the employment period, including trial periods.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data by employers, including handling of employee information and data protection obligations.
Industrial Relations Act: Establishes the framework for employee-employer relationships and handles union-related matters if applicable to the employment relationship.
Central Provident Fund Act: Governs mandatory CPF contributions and employer obligations for social security savings, which apply even during trial periods.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Specifies insurance requirements and workplace safety obligations that employers must maintain for all employees, including those on trial periods.
Trial Period Key Components: Essential elements including duration (3-6 months), notice period, performance evaluation criteria, conversion terms, benefits, termination conditions, confidentiality clauses, data protection provisions, CPF contributions, and basic employment terms.
