Singapore Workplace Fairness Act 2025 - A Review of Key Principles - Webinar

Introduction

For the first time in history, Singapore will be passing its first law prohibiting workplace discrimination - the Workplace Fairness Act 2025.

Aimed at HR, legal practitioners, and management, this webinar aims to equip you with not just the knowledge but awareness to help your organization in being ready for the Act. The webinar will guide you through the key provisions of the Act and provide practical guidance and tips for employers to ensure that their organizations are compliant and know how to mitigate risks of workplace discrimination and harassment.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• What constitutes discrimination under the Act?
• What does the new law require of employers other than to eliminate workplace discrimination? How will HR and company policies need to change?
• What are some common issues that employers need to watch out for when the Act is enacted? What are some risks that employers can mitigate, and how can employers and employees prepare themselves to comply with the Act?
• What are employers expected to do in cases of workplace harassment?
• Singapore’s current legal framework in relation to workplace discrimination and harassment including the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices
• The key provisions of the Workplace Fairness Act 2025, including how “discrimination” is defined and the applicable exceptions
• Consequences of non-compliance with the Act
• Developing a grievance handling policy as required by the Act
• Developing an anti-workplace harassment policy
• Common and anticipated issues which employers can expect, and how to mitigate the corresponding risks

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Monday 21st July 2025

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