Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, providing basic terms and working conditions for employees
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Regulations concerning employment of foreign workers in Singapore, relevant if the employee is a foreign worker
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, ensuring privacy and consent requirements are met when sharing employee information
Educational Institution Guidelines: Specific requirements from universities regarding format and content of reference letters for master's program applications
Ministry of Education Guidelines: Requirements set by Singapore's Ministry of Education for academic-related documentation and verification
ICA Requirements: Immigration and Checkpoints Authority guidelines for documentation used in student visa applications
PDPA Consent Requirements: Specific provisions under PDPA regarding obtaining employee consent for information disclosure
Confidentiality Regulations: Legal requirements regarding the sharing of company confidential information in reference letters
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines ensuring fair and merit-based employment practices in Singapore, including documentation standards
MOM Documentation Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower's standards for employment-related documentation and references
Anti-Discrimination Framework: Legal framework ensuring reference letters are free from discriminatory language and bias
