Employment Act (Chapter 91): Key legislation to differentiate between contractor and employment relationships. Important for establishing clear bouNDAries to prevent misclassification of the service arrangement as employment.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Essential for data protection obligations and consent requirements in service agreements.
Singapore Contract Law: Based on Common Law principles, including the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act and Electronic Transactions Act. Forms the fundamental basis for contract formation and enforcement.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Relevant for structuring non-compete clauses and trade restrictions in the service agreement to ensure compliance with competition laws.
Income Tax Act: Covers tax implications of service arrangements and GST considerations for the contracted services.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Addresses safety obligations and responsibilities, particularly relevant when services are performed at client premises.
Work Injury Compensation Act: Deals with liability considerations and insurance requirements for workplace injuries in service arrangements.
Copyright Act: Governs intellectual property rights and ownership of work product created during the service arrangement.
Skills Development Levy Act: May apply to service arrangements depending on the nature of services provided and the relationship structure.
Foreign Worker Employment Laws: Relevant for non-citizen/non-PR service providers, including work pass requirements and related compliance obligations.
