Auditing Advertisements on Jobs Portals for Age Distribution of Candidates Invited for Interviews and Offered Placements

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Acting Minister for Manpower whether the Ministry conducts random audits of companies advertising for open positions on jobs portals to determine if the age distribution of interviewees and offered candidates are consistent with that of applicants.

Ms Jasmin Lau: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) does not conduct random audits of companies advertising on jobs portals to compare the age distribution of applicants, interviewees and candidates who receive job offers.

Workers who feel they have been discriminated against during any stage of the hiring process can approach the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP). MOM and TAFEP will look into all complaints and engage employers involved to understand the circumstances. Egregious breaches with clear intent to discriminate will be considered for enforcement action.