Singapore’s new Workplace Fairness Act (WFA), passed on 8 Jan 2025, marks a significant step forward in protecting workers from discrimination. However, experts have raised concerns about gaps in the legislation, particularly the exclusion of LGBTQ workers, individuals with learning disabilities, and those with chronicillnesses, such as cancer. These gaps mean that vulnerable workers are not fully protected.
How can Singapore strengthen the WFA to ensure comprehensive protection for all?
Hear from Asst Prof Rayner Tan and his co-author as they highlight the need for broader legal definitions, enhanced public access to workplace discrimination data, and stronger protections against retaliation.