We’re enshrining workplace fairness in law. Let’s go further
Singapore has come a long way in protecting workers against discrimination, but we need to make the framework stronger
MY OVER-A-DECADE-LONG lobbying in Parliament stems from the devastating impact that workplace discrimination has on employees if discrimination is not prohibited.
Apart from shattering the rice bowls and livelihoods of employees and their families, an episode of discrimination also crushes the hopes, dreams and confidence of employees. Some suffer from mental health issues, while others question their ability to find a new job.
The Workplace Fairness Bill passed in January 2025 (the First Bill), together with the Workplace Fairness (Dispute Resolution) Bill (the Second Bill) scheduled to be debated in Parliament this November (collectively, the “Bills”) represent the tripartite partners’ commitment to securing a fair working environment for all employees in Singapore. The National Trades Union Congress and its unions support both Bills because they serve to enhance workers’ protection against discrimination at the workplace.
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