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TAFEP Fair Employment Guidelines: Who Qualifies and What You Get

Understand the standards for non-discriminatory hiring and how to ensure your recruitment processes remain compliant with national guidelines.

These guidelines provide a standardized framework to ensure that hiring practices remain fair and non-discriminatory.

Who it's for

This set of guidelines applies to all employers operating in Singapore.

What you get

You receive a clear framework to follow when recruiting and managing staff. These standards help ensure that your hiring processes are based on merit and are free from discrimination.

What it costs you

There is no direct fee to follow these guidelines. The primary cost is the time required to review your internal processes and ensure your recruitment methods align with the standards.

The catch to know

Even if you intend to be fair, using biased language in your job descriptions can trigger an investigation by the relevant authorities.

How to apply

  1. Review your current job advertisements and hiring procedures.
  2. Remove any language that could be seen as biased or discriminatory.
  3. Update your internal recruitment policies to match the official framework.
  4. Visit the official portal for more detailed guidance: https://www.tafep.sg/