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Employment Act (Chapter 91): Main legislation governing employment in Singapore. For reference letters, ensure alignment with required employment records and accurate representation of employment duration and position.

Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Requires proper handling of personal data, obtaining consent for sharing personal information, and including only relevant personal information in reference letters.

Defamation Act (Chapter 75): Protects against false statements that harm reputation. When writing reference letters, avoid potentially defamatory statements, ensure factual accuracy, and maintain objective assessments.

Workplace Safety and Health Act: Regulates workplace safety standards. If including information about safety records or incidents in reference letters, ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

Employment Claims Act 2016: Governs employment disputes and claims. Ensure any statements about performance or conduct in reference letters align with official employment records.

Reference Letter Best Practices: Key guidelines including: maintain factual and verifiable content, obtain employee's consent before sharing, maintain professional tone, include only job-relevant information, ensure accuracy of dates and positions, avoid discriminatory language.