Synopsis
The Workplace Fairness Legislation (WFL) is a new legal framework designed to uphold fair treatment in the workplace by preventing discriminatory practices based on non-job-related factors such as age, gender, race, religion, or disability. It seeks to promote merit-based recruitment and ensure that all employees and job seekers are evaluated fairly. The legislation also introduces clear guidelines for employers on how to implement fair employment practices and provides more robust protections for workers, strengthening Singapore’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
This insightful event will provide an in-depth exploration of the upcoming legislation and its impact on recruitment practices. Organised in collaboration with the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP), the discussion aims to equip businesses with knowledge of the changing legal landscape, helping them foster inclusive hiring and comply with anti-discrimination measures.
HR professionals and business leaders who are keen to stay ahead of regulatory changes and ensure their organisations foster a culture of fairness and inclusivity will benefit from joining this event.
Programme
08.30 am Registration Opens
09.00 am Welcome Remarks by Ms Nele Cornelis, Executive Director at EuroCham (Singapore)
09.05 am Opening Remarks by Ms Rongshang Cheong, Co-Chair of EuroCham Human Development Committee
09.10 am Keynote Presentation by Mr Jason Chan, Manager, Industry Outreach and Marketing at TAFEP
09.40 am Fireside Chat and Q&A moderated by Mr Sebastian Blasius, Attorney-at-law (Germany) and Foreign Lawyer (Singapore) at Gateway Law Corporation
10.25 am Closing Remarks by Ms Nele Cornelis, Executive Director at EuroCham (Singapore)
10.30 am End of Event
The organisers reserve the right to change the programme content without giving prior notification or any reasons thereof.
Speaker and Panellist
Mr Jason Chan
Manager, Industry Outreach and Marketing
Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP)
Jason Chan is a Manager at the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP), specialising in industry outreach and engagement. With a focus on engaging trade associations and chambers, Jason builds strong partnerships to drive initiatives that promote fair and progressive workplace practices. He believes that such practices are key to attracting and retaining talent, offering significant benefits to organisations. Jason looks forward to sharing insights with EuroCham members on fostering more inclusive and effective workplaces during this session.
Moderator
Mr Sebastian Blasius
Attorney-at-law (Germany) and Foreign Lawyer (Singapore)
Gateway Law Corporation
Sebastian Blasius has been practising law in Singapore since 2015. He is among the select few German lawyers registered to practise not only foreign law, but also Singapore law.
Throughout his career, Sebastian has advised organisations of all sizes and stages of development: from newly founded start-ups to established businesses, and from sole proprietorships to global corporations. He provides comprehensive counsel on all key areas of business law, particularly in corporate, employment, immigration, and general contract law.
In addition, Sebastian places a special focus on data protection law. He is accredited by the International Association of Privacy Professionals as a “Certified Information Privacy Professional” for both Asia and Europe and regularly serves as an external data protection officer for his clients.
POST EVENT
On Wednesday, 19 February, EuroCham’s Human Development Committee organised an engaging workshop on “Overview of Workplace Fairness Legislation (WFL) and Fair Employment Practices with Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP)”
Our sincere gratitude to our distinguished speakers—Mr Jason Chan (TAFEP Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices) and Mr Sebastian Blasius (Gateway Law Corporation)—for sharing their expertise on the evolving workplace fairness landscape and its impact on businesses.
The discussion provided key insights into the Workplace Fairness Legislation (WFL), a new legal framework designed to prevent workplace discrimination based on “protected characteristics” such as age, gender, race, religion, or disability. Our speakers explored how the legislation promotes merit-based recruitment, strengthens employee protections, and introduces clear guidelines for fair employment practices.
Participants also engaged in a thought-provoking fireside chat, raising critical questions on how businesses can align current practices with the new legal requirements. Practical protocols for compliance, grievances management and fostering inclusive hiring strategies were also discussed.
Thank you to all our attendees for joining this important conversation. We look forward to welcoming you to our next session as we continue to navigate the evolving employment landscape together.
