The following details relevant national legislation of relevance for migrant workers including provisions regulating the recruitment of migrant workers and measures in place for protection (such as pre-departure training, insurance schemes etc.):
Foreign Employee Dormitories Act 2015; An Act to provide for the regulation of operators of dormitories for foreign employees and for matters connected with or incidental to that.
Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA) 2008; An act with the intention to provide injured employees with an alternative to common law to settle compensation claims after being injured during work.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (1990); Outlines responsibilities relating to work passes, including applications, cancellations, medical insurance, levy, cancellation and repatriation.
Employment Act (1970); This act standardises and regulates the terms and conditions of employment for all employees regardless of their occupations and titles.
Immigration Act (1963); Comprehensive legislation separated into six parts, relating to immigration into, and departure from Singapore. Deals with admission and departure.
Employment Agencies Act (1958) ; An act to make provision for the licensing, regulation and control of Employment Agencies and for matters incidental to or connected therewith.