"Singapore passes landmark anti-discrimination Bill for workers", 8 January 2025

Parliament on Wednesday (Jan 8) passed legislation to protect workers against discrimination after extensive debate and calls for more groups of workers to be included.

While Members of Parliament (MPs) unanimously supported the Workplace Fairness Bill, they asked why it only covers “protected characteristics” listed in the legislation and not all forms of discrimination.

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The minister had explained on Tuesday that the five areas covered by the Bill make up 95 per cent of complaints to the authorities, and that mediation by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) is still available to those who fall outside those areas. The law covers discrimination based on age, nationality, race and gender, among other characteristics. 

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