TAFEP statutory obligations Archives

Workplace Fairness Act 2025: What Every Singapore Employer Must Do Before It Kicks In

Singapore’s Workplace Fairness Act (WFA) was passed by Parliament on 8 January 2025, with a dispute resolution companion bill following on 4 November 2025. The legislation is expected to commence by end-2027, giving employers roughly 18 to 24 months to prepare. But “preparation” in this context means more than reading the statute: it means auditing [...]

Workplace Fairness Act 2025: A Practical Compliance Guide for Singapore Employers

Singapore's employment law landscape shifted significantly when Parliament passed the Workplace Fairness Act (WFA) in January 2025 — converting decades of soft-touch guidance from the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) into hard statutory obligations. With commencement expected by end-2027 per the Ministry of Manpower, HR managers and employers now have a [...]