10 firms temporarily barred from hiring foreigners after discriminatory ads

[Extremist]

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has taken action against 10 firms after finding their job ads to be discriminatory and not in line with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices.

The firms had to put up public apologies online for 30 days, and are barred from hiring new foreign workers for six months after the apologies were put up. In their ads, they had mentioned specific attributes such as age, gender or nationality, but could not provide valid justifications for doing so.

The MOM gave details of the firms in a statement on Wednesday. The firms are PSC Biotech, Winshire Education Centre, Dr.Ci:Labo, Modern Pak, Global Citizen Forum, Youbook, Accredit HR Consultancy, Stafflink Services, Sky Asia Consulting and Zingmi.

This is the second time this year which MOM has taken action against discriminatory job ads. The first was in March when two firms - Expedia Singapore and Incofood Singapore - were dealt with.

 

[laksa]

PSC Biotech Pte Ltd - Advertised SPR, EP/DP holder as a requirement

Winshire Education Centre - Advertised "preferably Malaysians"

Dr.Ci:Labo Pte Ltd - Advertised "Age 30-50", "Japanese or Singaporean" as a requirement

Modern Pak Pte Ltd - Advertised "25–35 years old" as a requirement

Global Citizen Forum - Advertised "around 30 years old" as a requirement

Youbook Pte Ltd - Advertised "preferably Singaporean / Singapore PR / Malaysian"

Accredit HR Consultancy - Advertised for Store Manager, indicating “Filipinos Welcomed”.

Stafflink Services Pte Ltd - Advertised "Female environment” and “Age group: 18–26” as requirements

Sky Asia Consulting Pte Ltd - Advertised "Preferred Female Chinese”

Zingmi Pte Ltd - Advertised "Singapore Permanent Residents from Malaysia"

 

[laksaboy]

I think a lot of job ads and recruitment agencies here will kena.

http://www.asiadeoshigoto.com/singaweb/joblist.php

 

[Leckmichamarsch]

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has taken action against 10 firms after finding their job ads to be discriminatory and not in line with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices.

The firms had to put up public apologies online for 30 days, and are barred from hiring new foreign workers for six months after the apologies were put up. In their ads, they had mentioned specific attributes such as age, gender or nationality, but could not provide valid justifications for doing so.

The MOM gave details of the firms in a statement on Wednesday. The firms are PSC Biotech, Winshire Education Centre, Dr.Ci:Labo, Modern Pak, Global Citizen Forum, Youbook, Accredit HR Consultancy, Stafflink Services, Sky Asia Consulting and Zingmi.

This is the second time this year which MOM has taken action against discriminatory job ads. The first was in March when two firms - Expedia Singapore and Incofood Singapore - were dealt with.

Rather late but better late than never........

 

[peppertail]

What's wrong about "Youbook Pte Ltd - Advertised "preferably Singaporean / Singapore PR / Malaysian"?

Most jobs apps i see state "Singaporeans and Singapore PRs only". Not discriminatory?

 

[cowbellc]

Barred 10 but allow 100.

 

[Jlokta]

Heng ah, I only employ sinkies.

No Trash, shit skin, roaches.

 

[I_Hate_Pappies]

Most jobs apps i see state "Singaporeans and Singapore PRs only". Not discriminatory?

Stupid question. :oIo::kma:

 

[winnipegjets]

What's wrong about "Youbook Pte Ltd - Advertised "preferably Singaporean / Singapore PR / Malaysian"?

For once, I agree with you! I have to buy toto today.

Most jobs apps i see state "Singaporeans and Singapore PRs only". Not discriminatory?

Definitely not. Because jobs in sinkapore are for sinkees. It is not for foreigners.

 

[Poomer]

What's wrong about "Youbook Pte Ltd - Advertised "preferably Singaporean / Singapore PR / Malaysian"?

Most jobs apps i see state "Singaporeans and Singapore PRs only". Not discriminatory?

So you rather Singaporeans to be unemployed and formenting rebellions?

 

[blackmondy]

Why temporary ? Why not permanent ?

Most of these companies are recalcitrant anyway.

 

[palden]

PSC Biotech Pte Ltd - Advertised SPR, EP/DP holder as a requirement
Maybe employing toilet cleaners.

Winshire Education Centre - Advertised "preferably Malaysians"
Hadn't Malaysians been a traditional source of labour?

Dr.Ci:Labo Pte Ltd - Advertised "Age 30-50", "Japanese or Singaporean" as a requirement
Might need to deal with Japanese clients

Modern Pak Pte Ltd - Advertised "25–35 years old" as a requirement
Maybe nightclub or KTV.

Global Citizen Forum - Advertised "around 30 years old" as a requirement
Another nightclub or KTV looking for mamas an

Youbook Pte Ltd - Advertised "preferably Singaporean / Singapore PR / Malaysian"
What's wrong with this? Should it be pinoy welcomed?

Accredit HR Consultancy - Advertised for Store Manager, indicating “Filipinos Welcomed”.
Oops wrong. Maybe looking for maids

Stafflink Services Pte Ltd - Advertised "Female environment” and “Age group: 18–26” as requirements
High class KTV.

Sky Asia Consulting Pte Ltd - Advertised "Preferred Female Chinese”
Geylang brothel?

Zingmi Pte Ltd - Advertised "Singapore Permanent Residents from Malaysia"
Sinkees and dogs not allow?

 

[Char_Azn]

Probably have no proper HR department. If they had no need to pull stunt like this, just get the HR guys to "filter" out pple they don't want

 

[laksaboy]

Barred 10 but allow 100.

It's like blocking porn sites: block a handful to 'send a message'.

 

[thenakedtruth]

What is the point of going after small fries LOCAL SMEs?
if MOM was really serious about stemming discriminatory hiring practices. just take a look at the MNCs CITIBANK, STANDARD CHARTERED , DBS etc.
It was already in the news.rampant abuses -however until now no punishment?too scare of the big boys I guess? who holds the gold makes the rules typical government only bully the locals .

 

[kingrant]

Are they including sex and age in the discrimination ads just to camouflage actions against discrimination on nationalities, ethnic group, and country of origin, so that foreign employers cant complain?

 

[jonahlomu]

Much ado about nothing. Even if the company does not put up discriminatory ad, they have already made up their mind which nationality they intend to hire. Many would be wasting their time going for the interview.

 

[thenakedtruth]

yes this is especially true when they are the ones holding the gold. eg. the MNCs.
you think the indians and the appointed HR managers are afraid of TCJ?

Much ado about nothing. Even if the company does not put up discriminatory ad, they have already made up their mind which nationality they intend to hire. Many would be wasting their time going for the interview.