Singapore Passes Key Bill to Tackle Workplace Discrimination: ST

Singapore’s parliament on Wednesday passed a landmark bill to safeguard workers against biases based on factors such as age and nationality, the Straits Times reported.

During the eight-hour debate on the Workplace Fairness Bill spread over two days, some members of the parliament said the bill excludes discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Some also highlighted the challenges faced by platform workers, smaller businesses and the cost of racial and religious discrimination.