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What You Must Do to Be Fair

When stating the selection criteria in job advertisements, ensure that they are related to the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience of the candidates. Don't use words or phrases that can come across as discriminatory.

The Tripartite Guidelines state what you must do as a fair employer to ensure your job advertisements are not discriminatory.

Age

• In general, avoid using age as a selection criterion unless you are bound by legal or regulatory requirements. In such cases, you may state this upfront. You may also state that a job is suitable for older workers, in support of national efforts to enhance employment opportunities for older workers.
• If the nature of the job is physically demanding, such as in the handling of heavy cargo, state this requirement in the job description and avoid indicating a specific age group.

For example,

• You can stateYou should not stateCandidates are required to load and unload sacks of rice of at least 10kg each.
• Candidates are required to handle heavy equipment.
• Recruiting cashiers. Job is suitable for older workers.
• Minimum aged 21 and above
• Below 30 only
• Age 25 to 30 only
• Young/Youthful working environment