Letter To Recommend Someone For A Job Template for Singapore

Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Key legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Requires proper consent for sharing personal information, limiting disclosure to relevant information necessary for the recommendation, and ensuring responsible handling of personal data.

Employment Act: Primary labor law requiring factual accuracy in statements about previous employment, avoiding misrepresentation of job duties or responsibilities, and maintaining professional standards in describing work performance.

Defamation Act: Legal framework protecting against false statements that harm reputation. Requires avoiding false or malicious statements, ensuring all claims can be substantiated, and maintaining objectivity in assessments.

Fair Employment Practices: Tripartite Guidelines governing fair employment in Singapore. Requires avoiding discriminatory language based on age, race, gender, religion, and focusing on merit-based assessment.

Professional Ethics Guidelines: Professional standards requiring maintenance of confidentiality, provision of honest and accurate information, and disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest in recommendation letters.