Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment practices in Singapore, ensuring fair treatment of employees and non-discriminatory practices in employment decisions
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines issued jointly by Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF), and National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) to ensure fair and merit-based selection processes
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Legislation governing the protection of personal data, including requirements for proper handling, storage, and consent for retention of candidate information
Fair Consideration Framework (FCF): Framework establishing guidelines for fair hiring practices and specific requirements for considering internal candidates
TAFEP Guidelines: Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices guidelines outlining best practices for workplace fairness and internal job posting procedures
Documentation Requirements: Requirements for maintaining proper records of internal hiring decisions and rejections for compliance and audit purposes
Confidentiality Obligations: Legal requirements for maintaining confidentiality of candidate information and internal hiring processes
Fair Communication Guidelines: Best practices for professional, respectful, and non-discriminatory communication in rejection notifications
