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Fair Recruitment Practices

As an employer, it is important to exercise fair, non-discriminatory practices when hiring people.


Equality In The Singapore Constitution

  • The Singapore Constitution states that all persons are equal before the law and are entitled to equal protection under the law.

  • In line with this principle of equality, employers should select the best candidate for the job, regardless of the candidate's race, religion, marital status, age or gender.


Non-Discriminatory Job Advertisements

  • When drafting job advertisements, the criteria should focus on job scope, qualifications, skills or knowledge, experience and character traits.

  • The following attributes are not allowed to be listed as requirements:

    • Age
      If the work is physically demanding, this should be stated as a physical attribute rather than an age criterion.  

    • Gender
      If the job requires a specific gender for special purposes, the purpose should be stated instead of the gender.

    • Marital Status
      Unacceptable as a job criterion.

    • Race
      Unacceptable as a job criterion.

    • Religion
      Unacceptable as a job criterion unless the employee has to perform religious functions as part of the job scope.

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