Expected Impact of Proposed Workplace Fairness Legislation on Employer-employee and Workplace Relationships

56 Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Minister for Manpower (a) how will the Ministry ensure that the proposed Workplace Fairness Legislation does not result in harmonious workplaces becoming more litigious; and (b) how will the proposed legislation (i) provide support to employees in navigating complex processes, such as claiming wages and for damage and (ii) protect employees who raise legitimate concerns and pursue claims against the company from being victimised or adversely disadvantaged in their workplaces.

57 Miss Cheng Li Hui asked the Minister for Manpower in view of the proposed Workplace Fairness legislation (a) what is the Ministry’s impact assessment of the proposed legislation on employer-employee relationships; and (b) how will the Ministry seek to contain any negative impact, such as baseless legal actions or inadvertently creating a litigious workplace environment.

Dr Tan See Leng: I refer the Members to the reply that was provided in Parliament on 3 July 2023, to related Parliamentary Questions on the Workplace Fairness Legislation. [Please refer to "Progress and Impact of Proposed Workplace Fairness Legislation and Support Measures Available", Official Report, 3 July 2023, Vol 95, Issue 105, Oral Answers to Questions section.]