From Compliance
to Practice
Preparing Singapore's workplaces for a new era of workplace fairness
The Workplace Fairness Act (WFA) will strengthen protection against workplace discrimination in Singapore. For employers and HR professionals, readiness requires more than understanding the legislation. It means translating the principles of fairness into policies, employment decisions, management practices and workplace culture.
Understand
Clear, evidence-based guidance grounded in official MOM and TAFEP requirements
Apply
Practical frameworks for hiring, performance, promotion, grievance handling and other employment decisions
Lead
Build the judgement and capability of HR professionals, managers, and leaders to create fairer workplaces
The Workplace Fairness Act at a glance
The WFA is expected to take effect by the end of 2027, strengthening legal protections against workplace discrimination in Singapore. It prohibits adverse employment decisions based on specified protected characteristics and covers key employment decisions across the employee lifecycle.
Complementing the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices, the WFA establishes a statutory framework for addressing workplace discrimination.
Protection Against Discrimination
Covers specified protected characteristics such as age, nationality, sex, race, religion, disability and more.
Fair Employment
Decisions
Impacts recruitment, performance management, promotion, training and dismissal decisions.
Workplace Grievance Handling
Organisations need clear processes to address workplace discrimination concerns.
Employer
Accountability
Review policies, documentation and management practices to support compliance with the new framework.
What do employers, HR professionals and line managers need to know about Singapore's Workplace Fairness Act?
Preparing for the Act involves understanding your responsibilities, reviewing workplace practices and ensuring that employment decisions are fair, consistent and supported by appropriate processes.
What does the WFA mean for you?
Employers
Understand your obligations, review policies and processes, and ensure appropriate grievance-handling mechanisms are in place.
HR Professionals
Translate WFA requirements into employment practices, advise the organisation, manage grievances and help ensure decisions are fair and defensible.
Line Managers
Understand how WFA affects everyday people decisions, from hiring and performance management to development, promotion and difficult conversations.
How ready is your organisation?
Review your readiness across four key areas.
Policy
Are your employment policies and processes aligned with WFA requirements and fair employment practices?
People
Do HR professionals and people know how to recognise discrimination risks and make fair decisions?
Process & Evidence
Can your organisation demonstrate how employment decisions were reached, with clear documentation and consistent application?
Grievance & Governance
Can employees safely raise concerns, and can managers and HR respond, investigate and resolve grievances appropriately?
Build Your WFA Readiness
Practical programmes for HR professionals, people managers, and organisations.
Workplace Fairness Act in Practice
(Half Day Masterclass | Corporate & Customised Training)
Understand the legislation, implications and practical steps for organisational readiness.
HR Leaders • People Managers • Senior Leaders
Employment Law and Industrial Relations (Synchronous e-Learning)
Build a working understanding of Singapore's employment legislation and fair employment guidelines.
HR Professionals
Handling Grievances & Staff Discipline Effectively
Manage grievances, conduct fair investigations and handle disciplinary cases professionally.
Managers • Supervisors • HR Professionals
Frequently Asked Questions
The Workplace Fairness Act (WFA) is a significant development in Singapore’s employment legislation, introducing stronger legal protections against workplace discrimination.
The Act complements Singapore’s existing Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP) by establishing a statutory framework to address discrimination based on specified protected characteristics.
It aims to promote fair employment practices, strengthen workplace grievance-handling processes and encourage employers to create more inclusive and respectful working environments.
Singapore’s Workplace Fairness Act is targeted to take effect at the end of 2027, giving employers time to review and strengthen their workplace policies and practices.
Organisations are encouraged to prepare early by assessing their recruitment processes, employment policies, grievance-handling procedures and management practices.
SHRI Academy offers relevant training programmes to help HR professionals and employers strengthen their understanding of employment legislation and workplace fairness requirements.
The Workplace Fairness Act will generally apply to employers in Singapore, with certain exemptions.
During the initial implementation period, employers with fewer than 25 employees will be exempted from the legislation. This exemption is intended to give smaller businesses additional time to develop the capabilities needed to comply with the requirements.
However, all employers are expected to uphold fair employment practices under Singapore’s existing Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices.
HR professionals play an important role in helping their organisations prepare for the Workplace Fairness Act.
Key preparation areas include:
SHRI Academy’s WFA-related training programmes can help HR professionals develop the knowledge and capabilities needed to support organisational readiness.
Selected SHRI Academy programmes are eligible for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) training subsidies, subject to prevailing funding criteria and individual eligibility.
Relevant WSQ-funded programmes include:
Develop a stronger understanding of Singapore’s employment laws, employer obligations and industrial relations practices.
Learn practical approaches to managing employee grievances, workplace investigations and disciplinary matters.
Funding eligibility and applicable subsidies vary according to the programme and participant profile. Contact SHRI Academy for information on course fees, available subsidies and upcoming intakes.
The Workplace Fairness Act provides protection against discrimination based on specified protected characteristics, including:
The legislation addresses discrimination in specified employment decisions, including hiring, performance appraisal, promotion, training and dismissal.
Employers should ensure their employment policies and management practices support fair and objective decision-making.
SHRI Academy supports organisations in strengthening their HR capabilities and preparing for Singapore’s evolving employment legislation.
Our WFA-related training programmes help HR professionals, managers and business leaders:
Organisations can choose from existing SHRI Academy programmes or explore customised corporate training tailored to their workforce needs.
Explore our WFA-related training programmes or contact SHRI Academy to discuss your organisation's requirements.
Yes. SHRI Academy offers customised corporate training programmes designed around an organisation’s specific workforce challenges, HR priorities and learning objectives. Training can be tailored for different audiences, including:
Our team can work with your organisation to identify suitable learning objectives, recommend programme content and discuss delivery arrangements. Contact SHRI Academy to request a customised corporate training proposal.
Yes. SHRI Academy conducts the Workplace Fairness Act (WFA) Masterclass periodically to help HR professionals, business leaders and people managers understand the legislation and prepare for its implementation.
Participants will gain practical insights into workplace fairness requirements, employer responsibilities and strategies for strengthening fair employment practices.
In addition to public runs, SHRI Academy also offers customised corporate training for organisations looking to equip their HR teams and managers with relevant knowledge and capabilities.
View Upcoming WFA Masterclass Sessions or Enquire About Corporate Training.
Employers and HR professionals can refer to the following official Singapore government resources for information on the Workplace Fairness Act and fair employment practices.
Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
Provides information on Singapore’s employment legislation, workplace fairness policies and regulatory requirements.
Website: mom.gov.sg
Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP)
Offers guidance on fair employment practices, workplace discrimination prevention and grievance-handling procedures.
Website: tafep.sg
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
Provides information on workforce development, training programmes and applicable training subsidies.
Website: skillsfuture.gov.sg
SHRI Academy complements these resources by offering practical training programmes that help HR professionals and employers strengthen their employment legislation knowledge and workplace management capabilities.
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