Last updated 10 November 2026
Whether to legislate is a decision for the Government and the tripartite partners. National guidance is already in place, and employers already have to manage risks to safety and health at work, so there is no reason to wait.
The Network does not set policy. What we can say is that a law only sets a minimum, and people’s health can suffer at work long before any law is broken.
Why there is no reason to wait
Most leaders would not wait for a law before repairing a machine that could injure someone. Staff can also be made unwell by constant conflicting demands, bullying or abuse from customers, and the signs are often already there. If a law does come, organisations that started early will be ready. Those that waited will have to catch up quickly, and may have to explain why they did nothing when they knew.
What is already in place
| Guidance or law | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Tripartite Advisory on Mental Health and Well-being at Workplaces, issued by MOM, NTUC and SNEF in November 2020 and updated in November 2023 (advisory) | Recommends that employers appoint workplace mental well-being champions to rally senior management and organise support for employees (MOM). It refers Champions to the Well-being Champions Network for resources, training and good practice (infographic) |
| WSH Council Handbook on Supporting Employees’ Mental Health, January 2026 | Sets out where employers can find support for their employees and good practices they can choose to adopt |
| Workplace safety and health duties | Employers must already assess and manage risks to employees’ safety and health at work |
| Workplace Fairness Act 2025 | Covers discrimination in employment decisions because of a mental health condition. It is expected to take effect at the end of 2027 (NTUC). You can check TAFEP’s guidance on how it will apply to you |
What to do
- Treat work stress as a workplace risk, so well-being goes through a process your leaders already know.
- Raise it with your leaders as national guidance Show them it comes from guidance that applies to every employer.
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