Back [[Occupational - Disclosure of mental illness at work]] # Title: Disclosure of mental illness at work ## Consideration of disclosure in employment While there are no anti-discrimination legal acts in Singapore, we have the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) to regulate fair employment practices through with the formulation of the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment. These guidelines articulate employment practices that are fair, merit-based and non-discriminatory and apply to employment practices such as recruitment and hiring, performance management, and dismissals. TAFEP updated its guidelines in Dec 2019 and now advises employers that they “should not ask job applicants to declare personal information such as their mental health condition unless there is a job related requirement.” According to the Guidelines, employers must recruit and select employees on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), and regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability. TAFEP will look into all cases of workplace discrimination, even if they arise from attributes not cited as examples in the Guidelines. Hence, any form of discrimination on factors not relevant to the job such as mental health conditions will be in breach of the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP) and can be reported to the Ministry of Manpower. Despite the guidelines, a young adult with a mental health condition will still face the decision of whether or not to tell others about, or “disclose” their condition at work. The following information can provide some guidance in helping you make an informed decision. ![[Screenshot 2024-05-03 at 2.15.08 PM.png]] Source: EPIP, True Colors. A health guide for everyone