Employment Act (Chapter 91): Singapore's main employment legislation that sets out basic terms and conditions of employment. While not directly governing thank you letters, it provides the broader legal framework for employment relationships.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Any personal information included in the thank you letter must comply with PDPA requirements and ensure proper consent has been obtained.
Fair Consideration Framework (FCF): Framework ensuring fair employment practices for Singaporeans. While not directly applicable to thank you letters, it forms part of the broader hiring context and compliance requirements.
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Non-legislative guidelines promoting fair and non-discriminatory employment practices in Singapore. These should be considered when drafting any employment-related communication.
Best Practice: Avoid Additional Commitments: Ensure the thank you letter doesn't make new promises or commitments beyond what was included in the formal offer letter to avoid creating unintended legal obligations.
Best Practice: Professional Language: Maintain professional and neutral language in the letter to align with Singapore's business communication standards and avoid potential misinterpretation.
Best Practice: Information Consistency: Ensure any details mentioned in the thank you letter are consistent with previously agreed-upon terms in the formal offer letter and other employment documentation.
Best Practice: Confidentiality: Avoid including any confidential business information or sensitive personal data in the thank you letter to maintain compliance with PDPA and business confidentiality requirements.
