Interim Reference Letter Template for Singapore

Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, providing basic requirements for employment documentation, including obligations regarding employment records and reference letters

Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including requirements for consent when sharing employee information and ensuring accuracy of shared information

Defamation Act (Chapter 75): Legal framework protecting against defamatory statements, requiring truthful and accurate statements in reference letters to avoid potential defamation claims

Common Law Principles: Legal principles established through case law covering duty of care in providing references, protection against negligent misstatement, and implied duty of mutual trust and confidence

MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines providing best practices for employment documentation and standards for reference letter content and format

Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines ensuring fair employment practices, including requirements for non-discriminatory content in employment documentation and reference letters