EMPLOYMENT LAW: Equal work = equal treatment
Workplace Gender Equality
Singapore has robust legal frameworks to promote gender equality in the workplace. The core principle is that all employees, regardless of gender, should be treated fairly and equitably.
Key Legal Provisions
Tripartite Standards on Fair Employment Practices (FS): Outlines guidelines for employers on fair employment practices, including gender equality.
Tripartite Alliance for Fair Employment Practices (TAFEP): The statutory body responsible for promoting workplace fairness, including gender equality.
Employment Act: Provides general protections against discrimination, including on the basis of sex.
Areas of Protection
Equal pay for equal work: Employees of different genders performing the same or similar work under similar conditions should receive equal pay.
Recruitment and selection: Employers should avoid gender bias in recruitment and selection processes.
Promotion and career advancement: Opportunities for career growth should be available to all employees based on merit and performance, regardless of gender.
Maternity protection: Provides maternity leave benefits and protection for pregnant employees.
Sexual harassment: Prohibits sexual harassment and provides avenues for complaint and redress.
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