Reference Letter From Employer Template for Singapore

Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. While not directly regulating reference letters, it provides the framework for verifying employment details that may be included in the reference.

Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulates how personal data can be collected, used, and disclosed. Requires consent for sharing personal information and ensures accuracy of personal information provided in reference letters.

Defamation Act (Chapter 75): Protects against false statements that could harm reputation. Ensures reference letters are truthful and not malicious, preventing libel through written statements.

Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Promotes fair and merit-based employment practices. Ensures reference letters are objective and non-discriminatory, avoiding bias based on age, race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics.

Common Law Principles: Encompasses duty of care in providing accurate information, qualified privilege in giving honest references, and protection against negligent misstatement in employment references.