Yesterday, a follower asked, “Aunty, the new A1750 law about workplace bullying means we need to lodge police report now?”
I was like… “Huh?”
That question made me sit up and dig deeper what A1750 actually is, and turns out, if refers to the Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2025 [Act A1750] and Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2025 [Act A1751], which were published and came into force on 11 July 2025.
Sections 507B and 507G have been introduced and they officially criminalised specific acts of bullying, harassment, and doxing (that means publicly sharing someone’s personal information without their consent, usually to shame, harass, or threaten them), especially when it causes emotional or psychological harm.
But before you all run to HR to report your boss, understand this:
🔸 This is NOT part of the Employment Act or Industrial Relations Act
🔸 This is the PENAL CODE, which means, it falls under criminal law
🔸 If you want to take action, it will involve lodging a police report, and potentially going to court
HR can support you, provide a safe channel to speak up, and help mediate but HR cannot investigate criminal matters. Only the police have the authority to act under this law.
Now, once you escalate to the police, there’s no “undo” button.
So before you burn that bridge completely, consider this:
👉 Have you tried reasoning it out professionally?
👉 Was it truly that bad or was it just a misunderstanding?
👉 Do you have solid evidence?
Because, imho, bravery isn’t always about confrontation. Sometimes, it’s also about calm, clear reasoning, if that makes sense.
And for those considering constructive dismissal, be reminded you still need to prove that there’s been a fundamental breach to the root of your employment contract.
Bad vibes or difficult boss is not going to make the cut.
It’s a high threshold, so don’t go in blind.
Yes, know your rights. But also, know the process.
xoxoxo, AuntyHR
