Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing basic employment terms, working conditions, notice period requirements, and obligations regarding employment records in Singapore
Employment Claims Act 2016: Framework for handling employment disputes and claims resolution, relevant for ensuring all outstanding matters are properly addressed in the relieving letter
Central Provident Fund Act: Legislation governing mandatory social security savings system, relevant for ensuring proper closure of CPF contributions and employer obligations
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulations concerning the handling and protection of personal data, ensuring compliance in the processing and documentation of employee information
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower's official guidelines on employment termination procedures and documentation requirements for proper employment closure
Income Tax Act: Tax legislation relevant for ensuring proper documentation for final tax returns and tax clearance requirements, especially for foreign employees
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory and contractual requirements regarding notice period compliance that must be addressed in the relieving letter
Confidentiality Obligations: Legal requirements and contractual obligations regarding ongoing confidentiality duties that may need to be referenced in the relieving letter
Non-Compete Provisions: Any applicable post-employment restrictions that need to be acknowledged or referenced in the relieving letter
Company Property Return: Legal obligations regarding the return of company property and documentation of such returns in the relieving letter
