Written Answer to PQ on Random audit of companies on age distribution of interviewees candidates and applicants

NOTICE PAPER NO. 1122 OF 2026 FOR SITTING ON 05 AUGUST 2026
QUESTION NO. 2634 FOR ORAL ANSWER

MP: Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim

To ask 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.

Answer:

1. 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.

2. 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.