Letter Of Recommendation From Head Of Department Template for Singapore

Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Key Singapore legislation governing the handling of personal data. Ensures proper collection, use and disclosure of personal information with required consent. Must be considered when including personal details in recommendation letter.

Employment Act: Singapore's main labor law that ensures accuracy of employment-related statements and proper representation of employment history and performance in recommendation letters.

Defamation Act: Protects against false or damaging statements. Ensures all statements in recommendation letters are truthful, objective, and non-defamatory.

Workplace Safety and Health Act: Relevant when discussing safety-related performance or compliance in recommendation letters, particularly for roles involving safety responsibilities.

Prevention of Corruption Act: Ensures recommendation letters are provided ethically and not in exchange for benefits, maintaining integrity of the recommendation process.

Best Practices Guidelines: Professional guidelines including: stick to factual information, obtain consent, maintain objectivity, keep records, avoid discriminatory language, and ensure accuracy of statements.