Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relations in Singapore, covering basic terms and conditions of employment, salary payments and deductions, working hours, rest days, leave entitlements, and notice periods

Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Legislation governing the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, including work pass requirements for foreign postdocs and employer obligations regarding foreign employees

Central Provident Fund Act: Law governing Singapore's social security system, including CPF contributions and requirements for local employees

Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including handling of personal information and data protection obligations

Workplace Safety and Health Act: Law ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of persons at work, including laboratory safety requirements where applicable

Income Tax Act: Legislation governing taxation matters, including tax obligations and reporting requirements for employers and employees

Immigration Act: Law governing immigration matters, including visa requirements for foreign researchers and immigration status considerations

University/Institution Policies: Internal policies and regulations specific to the academic institution regarding postdoctoral appointments

Research Grant Terms: Specific terms and conditions attached to research funding that may affect the postdoctoral appointment

Intellectual Property Framework: Regulations and policies governing the ownership and management of research outputs and innovations

Academic Policies: General academic regulations and standards applicable to postdoctoral researchers

Ministry of Education Guidelines: Educational policy guidelines affecting postdoctoral appointments in academic institutions

Ministry of Manpower Regulations: Additional employment regulations and guidelines specific to the research and academic sector