Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, particularly sections relating to termination of contract, notice periods, and guidelines on withdrawal/retraction of resignation

Employment Claims Act 2016: Legislation covering employment disputes and resolution procedures in Singapore, relevant for understanding the legal framework around employment disagreements

Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines issued jointly by MOM, NTUC, and SNEF that establish fair employment practices and procedures in Singapore

Common Law Principles: Contract law principles and precedent cases related to resignation retractions and mutual agreement requirements

Acceptance Requirement: Legal principle that there is no statutory right to retract a resignation in Singapore; acceptance is at employer's discretion

Notice Period Considerations: Assessment of whether notice period has commenced or expired, affecting the validity of retraction request

Position Status: Consideration of whether the position has been filled or promised to another employee, which may affect the possibility of retraction

Timing of Retraction: Legal requirement that the retraction should be made as soon as possible after the original resignation

Employment Contract Terms: Specific terms in the original employment contract regarding resignation procedures and possible retraction protocols