Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, particularly sections on employment records and termination requirements for proper documentation of employment period and position
Employment Records Regulations 2016: Specific regulations detailing requirements for maintaining accurate employment records and essential information that must be documented in employment-related certificates
Tripartite Guidelines: Guidelines established by Singapore government and social partners regarding fair employment practices and appropriate documentation standards
Personal Data Protection Act: Legislation governing the handling and disclosure of personal information in employment documents, including consent requirements
Employment Dates Requirement: Mandatory inclusion of accurate start and end dates of employment in the certificate
Job Information Requirement: Accurate documentation of job title, position, and nature of work performed during employment
Neutral Documentation Standard: Requirement to maintain professional and neutral tone, avoiding any negative remarks about the former employee
Factual Information Standard: Obligation to include only verifiable, factual information in the employment certificate
Resignation Statement: Clear indication that the employment termination was through voluntary resignation
Company Information Accuracy: Requirement for accurate representation of company details and authorized signatory information
