The policy will need employers not to discriminate against employees based on guarded characteristics such as age, ethnicity, gender, marital status, maternity position, race and disability.
Among people and job seekers, time, race and nationality were the best forms of discrimination.
More job applicants felt discriminated against based on their age and ethnicity in 2023 than they did in 2022.
Of applicants aged 50 and across, 37.9 per cent said they experienced age discrimination. In contrast, 12.2 % of those under 50 years old are younger.
MOM claimed that the government, the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices, the National Trades Union Congress, and the Singapore National Employer Federation have all worked together to advance fair work methods.
Employers who employ discrimination-related policies are then employed by organizations with formal policies in place. In these organizations, over 63 % of residents were employed as of last year, compared to 59 % in 2022.
” There has been a steady rise in the proportion since 2018 ( 49.6 per cent ), a positive sign toward further improvements in workplace fairness standards”, said MOM.
But, there are still areas for improvement.
People need to be encouraged to seek help when faced with prejudice, and there is one such place.
Employees expressed a general fear of marginalization at work, which would make work relationships more odd, according to the employees. They were concerned about the negative effects of their profession.  ,
In 2023, just 29.3 per cent of those who experienced prejudice sought support, compared with 35.3 per share in 2022.
” More can be done to strengthen people ‘ assurance in reporting workplace , discrimination”, MOM said, noting that employees will be protected against retaliation when reporting unfair work routines under the office justice policy.
Businesses will be required to implement effective dispute resolution procedures.
” By strengthening , protections against work discrimination, employers may benefit from a more engaged labor, reinforce positive standing, and create a harmonious workplace that attracts and , retains talent – all of which leads to better business outcomes”, the ministry said.