From Dec 1, 2024, Singapore employers must fairly consider FWA requests under new Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangements.

From Dec 1, 2024, employers in Singapore must fairly consider formal requests from employees for flexible work arrangements (FWAs) under new Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangements. The guidelines cover formal requests for FWAs and the processes to submit and evaluate these, but not the outcome. Employers must comply with the guidelines, which aim to streamline FWA requests for employees while retaining employer control over work arrangements.