Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. Relevant for ensuring proper notice period compliance and maintaining professional standards during employment separation.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Important for maintaining confidentiality of information in farewell communications and ensuring no sensitive data is inappropriately shared.
Industrial Relations Act: Legislation governing employer-employee relationships and proper conduct during employment separation. Ensures professional standards are maintained in workplace communications.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Legislation concerning workplace safety and health matters. Relevant for proper handover of any safety-related responsibilities and duties.
Professional Tone Requirements: While not legislation, maintaining professional courtesy and tone is essential in formal workplace communications in Singapore's business environment.
Confidentiality Standards: Legal obligation to maintain confidentiality of company information even after departure, stemming from both statutory and common law principles.
Notice Period Compliance: Statutory requirement to acknowledge and comply with contractual notice periods as per Employment Act and employment contract terms.
Handover Protocol: Professional requirement to indicate clear handover intentions and ensure smooth transition of duties as per industry standards and best practices.
