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Tripartite Guidelines on Restraint of Trade Clauses: What Singapore Employers Must Do Now

Singapore is on the cusp of a significant shift in how employment contracts are regulated. The tripartite working group on restraint of trade clauses — convened in August 2025 by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) — is expected to release its guidelines [...]

Tripartite Guidelines on Restraint of Trade in Singapore Employment Contracts: What Employers Must Do Before H2 2026

Singapore employers who use restraint of trade clauses in employment contracts — including non-compete, non-solicitation, and gardening leave provisions — are operating under a legal framework that is about to become considerably more structured. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), working with the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF), is [...]