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Introduction to the Tripartite Standards (TS) | TAFEP - YouTube

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hello and welcome to the video tutorial

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on the tripartite standards the

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tripartite standards or TS for short are

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a set of good employment practices that

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all employers should implement at their

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workplaces

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let's take a look at a Singapore

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employment landscape we have employment

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laws which spell out employer's basic

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obligations and responsibilities towards

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their employees not following the laws

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can result in fines jail terms or other

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administrative penalties

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there are also tripartite guidelines

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which serve to complement legislation

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while these are not laws employers are

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also expected to abide by them and

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non-adherence can also result in

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penalties for instance failing to adhere

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to the tripartite guidelines and fair

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employment can result in the withdrawal

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of work pass privileges tripartite

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advisories are also available to

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encourage companies to implement

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progressive employment practices to

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complete this tripartite standards cover

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employment practices which are key to

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creating fair and responsible workplaces

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and these standards also give employers

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a roadmap for implementation taken

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together

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laws guidelines advisories and standards

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form a comprehensive map for employers

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in their pursuit to be fair responsible

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and progressive

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why adopt the tripartite standards when

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you adopt a tripartite standard you will

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be recognized as a fair and responsible

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employer and this allows you to be

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identified among all your pure company's

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employees and potential job seekers will

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be motivated to work in companies which

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are known for their good practices you

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can use the TS logo in your publicity

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and recruitment materials

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there are eight tripartite standards

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each represents an Employment Practice

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that is part of a strong foundation for

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your company they are key areas which

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companies must pay attention to

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these are flexible work arrangements

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grievance handling recruitment practices

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employment of term contract employees

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age friendly workplace practices

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unpaid leave for unexpected care needs

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procurement of services from media

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freelancers and contracting with

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self-employed persons

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let's run through each one quickly TS on

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recruitment practices is your company's

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recruitment process fair and merit-based

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are you inclusive and open to having

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diverse talent TS on grievance handling

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is your company concerned about

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well-being of your employees does it

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have a fair grievance handling procedure

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ts on flexible work arrangements does

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your company help your employees manage

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their work and life responsibilities

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effectively with flexible work

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arrangements ts on H friendly workplace

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practices is your company's environment

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conducive for older workers

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ts on unpaid leave for unexpected care

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needs it's your company supportive of

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employees when they are faced with

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family emergencies and require extended

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time for unexpected caregiving needs TS

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on employment of term contract employees

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is your company responsible towards

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contract employees and ensure that they

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are provided benefits fairly the next

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two TSS are specific to the extended

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workforce such as freelance workers and

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self-employed persons these focus on the

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responsible procurement of their

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services

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so how do you sign up first take stock

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of which practice you are most ready to

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adopt each TS has a set of practices

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which taken together shows you how you

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can meet your goal of being a good

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employer in each area you can refer to

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Tov F dot s G for the detailed

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specifications next still on a website

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go to adopt a tripartite standards page

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and simply sign up by filling up this

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form what happens next

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your company will be listed as a TS

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adopter and you can use the TS logo for

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the specific practice your adoption

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status will also be reflected when you

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post an various men in my career's

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future SG there is no documentation no

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other paperwork required from you

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what if you find some gaps in your

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practices you can write to TS at Tov F

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dot s G for a consultation or advice on

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how to close the gaps if you have any

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