Prohibition of discrimination. The WFL will explicitly ban employment discrimination based on factors like age, race, gender, religion, marital status, disability, and family responsibilities. This approach goes beyond previous guidelines, which primarily addressed broad categories such as race and nationality.
In short, you can prevent discrimination by: Educating and training all your workers about what constitutes discrimination. Train higher-ups like supervisors and managers on how to properly respond to discrimination in the workplace. Handle any discrimination complaints confidentially and carefully.
Seek Help Immediately File a report with TAFEP, or call 6838 0969 for advice. We will assist you and provide advice on the appropriate actions you can take and the avenues for support.
Responding To Discrimination. In The Workplace. There isn't a right or wrong way to respond to a racist, sexist, or other discriminatory comment. Before responding consider... Express your feelings Disagree! Point out policies or standards. Challenge the stereotype. Express empathy. Help the person self-reflect.
Article 12 of the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore guarantees to all persons equality before the law and equal protection of the law.
Direct discrimination – less favourable treatment directly because of a protected characteristic. indirect discrimination – when everyone's treated the same but people with a protected characteristic are put at a disadvantage. harassment – unwanted or offensive behaviour related to a protected characteristic.
On 6 August 2024, the Platform Workers Bill (Bill) was introduced in the Singapore Parliament. The Bill aims to introduce rights and protections to platform workers in the form of financial security, representation and workplace safety. A second reading of the Bill can be expected in September 2024.
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Employees who believe they have been wrongfully dismissed can seek recourse through various channels including the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the Employment Claims Tribunals (ECT), and by consulting with an employment lawyer in Singapore.