Workplace Fairness Bill

The Workplace Fairness Bill aims to protect individuals from discrimination in employment and establish fair employment practices in Singapore. Key points include the following:

• The Bill defines protected characteristics, such as age, nationality, sex, marital status, and disability, and prohibits discrimination based on these characteristics during hiring, employment, and termination.
• Employers are required to develop fair hiring practices, handle grievances, and prevent retaliation against employees who raise concerns under the Act.
• The Bill outlines penalties for civil contraventions of its provisions and allows for administrative penalties, directions, and actions for serious civil contraventions.
• Specific exceptions to the discrimination prohibitions are included for genuine job requirements, age preferences, and preferences for citizens and permanent residents.
• Related amendments to the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990 are also made to ensure compliance with the fair consideration requirements.