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Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore. While not directly regulating recommendation letters, it provides the fundamental framework for employment matters.

Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. Requires explicit consent when sharing personal information in recommendation letters and ensures data privacy compliance.

Defamation Act (Chapter 75): Protects against false statements that could damage reputation. Ensures all statements in recommendation letters are truthful, factual, and non-defamatory.

Workplace Safety and Health Act: Relevant when commenting on safety-related performance or compliance in recommendation letters, particularly for positions involving safety responsibilities.

Fair Consideration Framework (FCF): Guidelines ensuring fair employment practices in Singapore. Requires avoiding discriminatory language based on age, race, gender, or other protected characteristics in recommendation letters.

Best Practices Guidelines: Professional standards including: maintaining factual information, obtaining consent, keeping professional tone, focusing on job-related performance, avoiding sensitive personal information, and maintaining documentation.