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On January 8, 2025, Singapore’s Parliament passed the initial Workplace Fairness Bill, which outlines the principles of workplace fairness, including protections against discrimination and the establishment of fair employment practices. A second bill, which will provide details on related procedural rights and penalties, is expected to be passed in 2025. After both bills are passed, the Workplace Fairness Act is anticipated to take effect in 2026 or 2027.
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The current paternity leave entitlements for eligible fathers and the upcoming changes are as follows:
- Current entitlement: Eligible fathers are entitled to 2 weeks of government-paid paternity leave with the option for employers to grant an additional 2 weeks of government-paid paternity leave on a discretionary basis.
- Upcoming changes with effect from 1 April 2025: The additional 2 weeks of government-paid paternity leave (which employers currently have the option to offer on a discretionary basis) will be made mandatory. As such, eligible fathers will be entitled to 4 weeks of government-paid paternity leave.
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