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Proposed anti-discrimination law sends clear signal in foggy world of workplace biases: Observers

The law may pass, but workers and bosses are the key to cutting out workplace biases.

Generic photo of female office workers at Raffles Place after office hours on February 20, 2023. Can be used for woman, women workforce, labour, manpower, economy stories, population, youth
The law may pass, but workers and bosses are the key to cutting out workplace biases.

Generic photo of female office workers at Raffles Place after office hours on February 20, 2023. Can be used for woman, women workforce, labour, manpower, economy stories, population, youth

S’pore workplace discrimination law to promote settling disputes through mediation: Koh Poh Koon

Office workers walking at Raffles Place Park within the heart of Singapore's financial centre in the CBD area on June 19, 2023.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
Office workers walking at Raffles Place Park within the heart of Singapore's financial centre in the CBD area on June 19, 2023.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

One Pass part of suite of measures to remain competitive

One Pass part of broader suite of moves to ensure S'pore workforce stays competitive: Tan See Leng

New anti-discrimination law does not seek to change standards of fairness, firms told

Planned anti-discrimination law not seeking to change standards, dialogue participants told

Business leaders hope new hiring rules won't be protectionist

Work pass tightening may push up business costs; balance needed to draw skilled talent

Parliament: Debate on FTAs and foreign manpower

170 nationality-based discrimination cases handled each year on average

170 nationality discrimination cases handled by Tafep on average annually in last 3 years

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