Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment terms and conditions in Singapore, including notice periods, salary payments, and leave entitlements during termination

Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation governing the handling of employment disputes and payment of salary-related claims during termination of employment

MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines covering responsible retrenchment practices and the Tripartite Guidelines on Managing Excess Manpower

Retirement and Re-employment Act: Legislation protecting older workers, with special considerations for employees near retirement age during layoff situations

Central Provident Fund Act: Legislation governing mandatory savings and pension scheme, including requirements for final CPF contributions during termination

Notice Period Requirements: Statutory and contractual notice periods that must be observed based on employee's length of service

Retrenchment Benefits: Mandatory benefits including payment in lieu of notice, retrenchment benefits for employees with 2+ years service, and pro-rated annual wage supplements

Mandatory Notifications: Requirements to notify MOM for retrenchment of 5 or more employees within 30 days, and union notification obligations

Fair Selection Criteria: Guidelines for non-discriminatory selection of employees for retrenchment, including last-in-first-out principle where appropriate

Final Payment Components: Required final payments including outstanding salary, unused annual leave, pro-rated bonuses, and retrenchment benefits

CPF Settlement Requirements: Obligations regarding final CPF contributions and settlement timeline during employment termination