Employment Act (Chapter 91): Singapore's primary employment legislation that governs basic terms and working conditions for employees. Relevant for accurately stating employee's current position and employment duration in the transfer recommendation letter.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Singapore's data protection law that governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Must ensure compliance when including personal information in the recommendation letter and obtain necessary consent.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Legislation governing the employment of foreign workers in Singapore. Relevant if the employee is a foreign worker, particularly for transfers involving international relocations and work pass considerations.
Industrial Relations Act: Law governing industrial relations and collective agreements in Singapore. Must be considered if the employee is covered by a collective agreement or if there are union-related transfer provisions.
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines ensuring fair employment practices in Singapore. The recommendation letter must avoid discriminatory language and maintain unbiased assessment of the employee.
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines on employment standards and internal transfers. These guidelines ensure compliance with proper documentation and professional standards in transfer recommendations.
