Employment Act (Chapter 91): Main employment legislation in Singapore governing fair employment practices, non-discriminatory practices in workplace advancement, and documentation requirements for employment decisions
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines covering fair and merit-based promotion processes, requirements for transparent communication, and non-discriminatory practices in the workplace
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Legislation governing the handling of employee personal information, confidentiality requirements, and data protection obligations
TAFEP Guidelines: Guidelines from Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices covering best practices for workplace progression, fair consideration, and merit-based employment practices
Employment Claims Act: Legislation covering the addressing of potential disputes and documentation requirements for employment decisions
Industrial Relations Act: Legislation governing union relations, including requirements for employees under union coverage and applicable collective agreement requirements
Clear Explanation Requirement: Best practice requirement to provide clear and specific reasons for promotion rejection
Professional Tone Requirement: Best practice requirement to maintain professional and respectful communication in rejection letters
Constructive Feedback Requirement: Best practice requirement to provide constructive feedback for future improvement
Future Development Documentation: Best practice requirement to outline potential future development opportunities
Appeal Process Documentation: Best practice requirement to document any applicable appeal processes
Confidentiality Requirements: Best practice requirement to maintain confidentiality of promotion decisions
Compliance Documentation: Best practice requirement to maintain proper documentation for compliance purposes
