Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, providing the overall framework though not specifically regulating rejection letters
Fair Consideration Framework (FCF): Guidelines ensuring fair hiring practices and requirements for considering Singaporeans fairly for job opportunities
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines establishing non-discrimination principles and fair hiring practices in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Legislation governing the handling and protection of candidate's personal information and data retention policies
TAFEP Guidelines: Best practices from Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices regarding communication with job applicants and non-discriminatory practices
Non-discrimination Considerations: Legal requirement to avoid discriminatory language based on age, race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, and family status
Professional Communication Requirement: Legal and ethical requirement to maintain professional and courteous communication in rejection letters
Confidentiality Requirements: Legal obligation to maintain confidentiality of the candidate's information as per PDPA and employment practices
Future Employment Communications: Legal consideration to avoid making specific promises about future opportunities unless intended, to prevent potential legal implications
