Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, providing context for employment-related communications and proper handling of employment matters
Singapore Contract Law: Fundamental principles governing formation and termination of contracts, including offer, acceptance, and withdrawal of offers
Misrepresentation Act: Legislation governing false or misleading statements made during contract formation, relevant for ensuring truthful basis for offer withdrawal
MOM Employment Practice Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines establishing standards for fair employment practices and proper handling of employment-related matters
TGFEP: Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices providing framework for ensuring non-discriminatory employment practices including hiring and withdrawal processes
TAFEP Guidelines: Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices guidelines specifying responsible recruitment practices and fair consideration framework
Timing Considerations: Legal implications varying based on whether withdrawal occurs before or after offer acceptance, requiring different approaches and justifications
Withdrawal Justification: Requirement for legitimate and non-discriminatory reasons for offer withdrawal to comply with fair employment practices
Legal Risk Assessment: Evaluation of potential legal implications, particularly if candidate has accepted offer or resigned from previous employment based on the offer
