Employment Act (Chapter 91): Primary legislation governing employment relationships in Singapore that sets basic terms and working conditions and defines required employment documentation
Employment (Records, Returns and Notices) Regulations: Subsidiary legislation that specifies requirements for maintaining employment records and detailed specifications for documentation of employment details
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal information, including restrictions on employee information disclosure
Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines establishing best practices for employment documentation and ensuring non-discriminatory practices in documentation
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Legislation relevant when employment involves specific safety roles or certifications that need to be documented
Central Provident Fund Act: Legislation governing mandatory social security savings system, relevant for reference to CPF contributions in employment documentation
Employee Full Name Requirement: Mandatory information required in Certificate of Employment for employee identification
NRIC/FIN Number Requirement: Mandatory national identification or foreign identification number required in employment documentation
Position Held Requirement: Mandatory information about employee's job title and role in the organization
Employment Period Requirement: Mandatory information specifying the duration of employment, including start and end dates
Last Drawn Salary Requirement: Optional information about employee's final salary (if applicable and agreed to be included)
Company Details Requirement: Mandatory company information including registration number and official details
Authorized Signatory Requirement: Mandatory requirement for authorized representative's signature and details for document validation
