Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore, providing basic terms and working conditions

Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP): Guidelines ensuring fair employment practices and non-discrimination in recruitment and employment processes

Fair Consideration Framework (FCF): Framework requiring employers to consider Singaporeans fairly for job opportunities before hiring foreign professionals

TAFEP Guidelines: Guidelines from Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices protecting against workplace discrimination

Anti-Discrimination Provisions: Protections against discrimination based on age, race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, and family responsibilities

Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure, and care of personal data, including job applicants' information

Common Law Principles: Legal principles covering professional courtesy, business ethics, misrepresentation liability, and professional reputation maintenance

Record Keeping Requirements: Obligation to maintain proper documentation of recruitment decisions for compliance and audit purposes

Professional Communication Standards: Requirements for clear, courteous, and professional communication in rejection letters while avoiding discriminatory language

Confidentiality Obligations: Legal requirements to protect confidential information obtained during the recruitment process