SINGAPORE – All employers in Singapore must fairly consider formal requests from employees for flexible work arrangements from Dec 1, 2024, under the new Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangements.
The rules also adopt a broad definition of FWAs beyond the flexi-place arrangements, such as remote or hybrid working, popularised by the Covid-19 pandemic. The guidelines stipulate that the process to submit a formal request, and how the request will be handled, should be clearly outlined to workers.
Employers have to reply to the request within two months from the date the request was made, and they are encouraged to discuss alternative arrangements if the one sought is not feasible. Unionised employees should also approach their unions for advice on formal or non-formal FWA requests. These resources will be progressively rolled out from May 2024. Employers can visit the Tafep website to access these resources, sign up for training sessions and make inquiries.
These could include checking how the workload and job hours of the requester’s colleagues may need to be changed, for instance.
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