Legislation: Labour Relations

Employment Act (Cap 91)

Enacted in 1968 to provide for the basic terms and working conditions for all types of employees except those employed in managerial, executive or confidential positions, seamen and domestic workers.

Retirement Age Act (Cap 274A)

Enacted in 1993 to provide for a legal minimum retirement age at age 60 years or such older age that may be prescribed by law.

Industrial Relations Act (Cap 136) (Revised Edition)

Enacted in 1960 to provide a framework for the prevention and settlement of industrial disputes through collective bargaining, conciliation and arbitration by the Industrial Arbitration Court.

Trade Unions Act (Cap 333)

Enacted in 1940 to regulate the activities of trade unions including the proper management of union affairs, safe custody of funds and the free election of union officers.

Trade Disputes Act (Cap 331)

Enacted in 1941 to regulate the conduct of industrial action, strikes and lock-outs.

Part III of the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (Cap 67)

An Act to make temporary provisions for the maintenance of public order, the control of supplies by sea to Singapore, and the prevention of strikes and lock-outs in essential services.

Singapore Labour Foundation Act (Cap 302)

Enacted in 1977 to improve the welfare of union members and their families and further the development of Singapore's union movement.

Children Development Co-Savings Act

Amended on 1 Oct 2004, Part III of the CDCA provides maternity benefits for mothers of Singapore Citizen children, up to the fourth child. It also stipulates the conditions for Government-paid maternity leave and adoption leave.