Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. While not directly regulating testimonial letters, it provides the foundational framework for employment relationships and documentation.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Key requirements include obtaining consent for sharing personal information, ensuring data accuracy, limiting data usage to specified purposes, and protecting confidential information.
Defamation Act (Chapter 75): Ensures protection against false statements that could harm reputation. When writing testimonials, statements must be truthful and not defamatory to avoid potential libel claims.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Relevant when providing information about an employee's safety-related performance or compliance with workplace safety regulations.
Employment Claims Act 2016: Ensures accuracy of statements regarding employment terms and conditions. Any references to employment terms in testimonials must align with actual employment records.
Non-discriminatory Practice: While not a specific law, testimonials should avoid potentially discriminatory statements related to age, race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics.
Confidentiality Requirements: Legal obligation to protect company confidential information when writing testimonials, based on common law principles and employment contracts.
