Fair Play at Work: Unpacking Singapore's Workplace Fairness Act

The Workplace Fairness Act (WFA), passed on 8 January 2025, legally prohibits discrimination based on characteristics like age, nationality, sex, race, disability, and caregiving responsibilities across all employment stages. Employers must implement clear grievance-handling procedures and may face fines or court-imposed penalties for non-compliance, though the government adopts an education-first approach. To comply, organisations should update policies, train staff, audit employment practices,