Written Answer to PQ on number of TG-FWAR cases referred to TADM and TAFEP

NOTICE PAPER NO. 544 OF 2026 FOR THE SITTING ON OR AFTER 25 FEBRUARY 2026
QUESTION NO. 1567 FOR ORAL ANSWER

MP: Ms Yeo Wan Ling

To ask the Minister for Manpower (a) how many cases relating to the Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests (TG-FWAR) have been referred to the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM) and Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) for mediation; and (b) what were the top three reasons for commencing mediation.

Answer:

1. Since the Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests (TG-FWAR) took effect on 1 December 2024, the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) has received one complaint. TAFEP has since worked with the company to revise its processes to be in line with the TG-FWAR. The Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM) does not handle complaints related to TG-FWAR, and employees who feel that their FWA requests are not properly considered should approach TAFEP for assistance. As there has only been one complaint to-date, it is not possible to identify the top reasons for seeking mediation.