Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment rights and responsibilities in Singapore. Relevant for understanding basic employment terms, conditions, and rights that may affect the withdrawal of a job offer.
Contract Law (Common Law): Singapore's contract law principles based on Common Law, covering offer and acceptance, rights to withdraw offers, and termination of contractual obligations. Essential for understanding the legal basis of offer withdrawal.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Legislation governing foreign workforce in Singapore. Relevant if the candidate is a foreign worker, particularly regarding work pass considerations and related obligations.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Law governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Important for ensuring proper handling of personal information in the cancellation letter.
Fair Employment Practices: Tripartite Guidelines that ensure non-discriminatory employment practices in Singapore. Critical for ensuring the withdrawal process is fair and non-discriminatory.
Conditional vs Unconditional Offers: Legal consideration regarding the nature of the job offer, as different rules apply to conditional and unconditional offers in terms of withdrawal rights.
Offer Acceptance Status: Legal consideration of whether the candidate had accepted the offer, as this affects the legal implications and requirements of the withdrawal.
Notice Periods and Compensation: Requirements regarding notice periods or compensation that may be necessary when withdrawing a job offer, especially if there were specific commitments made.
