Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment terms, conditions, salary payment during suspension, notice requirements, and protection against unfair dismissal in Singapore.

Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines ensuring fair treatment of employees, proper performance management procedures, and documentation requirements for employee-related actions.

Tripartite Guidelines on Managing Poor Performance: Specific guidelines on steps for performance management, documentation of performance issues, and providing adequate opportunity for improvement.

TAFEP Guidelines: Guidelines from Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices covering fair procedures, non-discriminatory practices, and documentation requirements.

MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines ensuring compliance with employment standards, proper suspension procedures, and requirements for maintaining employment records.

Performance Documentation Requirements: Requirements for maintaining records of previous performance issues, performance improvement plans, and their outcomes.

Suspension Terms Requirements: Specifications for duration of suspension, payment terms during suspension, and conditions for return to work.

Due Process Principles: Requirements for following natural justice principles and fair procedures throughout the suspension process.