Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. For reference letters, ensures accuracy of employment details, duration, position, and compliance with employment terms.
Immigration Act (Chapter 133): Key legislation governing immigration matters in Singapore. Ensures reference letter meets Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) requirements for documentation and work pass verification.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Ensures proper handling of personal information, consent requirements, and protection of sensitive data in reference letters.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA): Legislation specific to foreign worker employment. Ensures compliance with foreign worker regulations and accurate representation of employment terms in reference letters.
Employment Pass/S Pass Regulations: Ministry of Manpower (MOM) guidelines for work passes. Covers requirements for qualification verification, salary information, and other specific documentation needs for immigration purposes.
Immigration Authority Format Requirements: Specific formatting and content requirements set by immigration authorities for reference letters used in immigration applications.
Company Policy Compliance: Internal company policies and procedures regarding the issuance of reference letters and sharing of employee information.
Industry-Specific Requirements: Additional requirements or considerations specific to the industry sector for reference letters used in immigration applications.
Authentication Requirements: Specific requirements for verification and authentication of reference letters, including necessary signatures, company stamps, or other formal validations.
