On 21 May 2025, the Chamber had an engaging and insightful session at Marsh McLennan’s office, focused on Singapore’s upcoming Workplace Fairness Act, which is expected to take effect between 2026 and 2027.

Mr. Jason Chan, Manager, Industry Outreach and Marketing at TAFEP, kicked off the session with an outline of the proposed Workplace Fairness Act (WFA). His presentation covered:

✅ The two-part legislative framework – the Workplace Fairness Bill and the Remedy Framework
✅ Strengthened protections against workplace discrimination
✅ Requirements for employers to implement formal, confidential grievance-handling procedures
✅ The importance of fostering inclusive, supportive, and positive workplace cultures through ongoing training and open communication

The session continued with an impactful panel discussion featuring:
🎤 Mr. Sean Tan, Partner, Mercer Singapore
🎤 Ms. Low Peck Kem, President, Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI)
🎤 Mr. Jason Chan, Manager, Industry Outreach and Marketing, TAFEP
🧑‍⚖️ Moderated by Mr. Alex Goh, Director, Dispute Resolution, Drew & Napier

The panel discussed key areas including:
💼 Addressing salary discrimination and fair compensation practices
🧠 Enhancing HR culture and employee well-being
🌍 Managing a diverse foreign workforce and addressing workplace discrimination
⏰ Adapting to flexible work arrangements and evolving employee expectations

A big thank you to Marsh McLennan for being our venue partner and so graciously hosting the event at their office!

We would also like to thank our speakers, and attendees for contributing to such a rich and practical discussion. SICC is proud to support our members in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape and championing fairness and inclusion in the workplace.

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