Singapore Contract Law (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, execution and enforcement, including common law principles regarding consideration, capacity, and intention to create legal relations
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Fundamental legislation covering contractual formalities and basic civil law principles in Singapore, including provisions for contract enforcement
Civil Law (Third Party Rights) Act: Legislation governing rights of third parties in contractual relationships and their implications for release agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act (UCTA): Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts and determines which exclusion or limitation clauses are enforceable
Limitation Act: Sets time limits for bringing legal claims and affects the scope and effectiveness of release provisions
Employment Act: Key legislation for employment-related releases, covering mandatory provisions and employee rights that cannot be contracted out of
Work Injury Compensation Act: Specific provisions regarding releases and settlements related to workplace injuries and compensation
Industrial Relations Act: Governs industrial relations and may affect releases in employment contexts, particularly for unionized workers
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, which must be considered if the release involves personal information
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests and may affect releases in consumer transactions or business-to-consumer relationships
