Background

This set of Guidelines on Family Friendly Workplace Practices is issued by the National Tripartite Advisory Panel (NTAP) to develop Family Friendly Workplaces in August 2004.

The objective is to facilitate the development and successful implementation of family friendly workplace practices by setting out the recommended employment code of conduct. This code promotes the responsible application and usage of such work practices by employers and employees. Family friendly workplace practices are an integral component of work-life strategy. They help organisations better meet their business outcomes and enhance their competitiveness. At the same time employees are better able to care for their families. In today’s competitive economy, companies’ performance is becoming increasingly intertwined with employees’ well-being. NTAP believes that the successful implementation of family friendly workplace practices will contribute towards a more committed and engaged workforce, thereby enhancing companies’ business performance.

The Guidelines cover two areas:

1. Basic principles and responsibilities governing the adoption of family friendly workplace practices. These guidelines do not preclude other employment guidelines and cross-reference should be made where applicable. These include the Tripartite Guidelines on Best Work-Life Practices, Tripartite Guidelines on Non-Discriminatory Job Advertisements and Tripartite Code of Industrial Relations Practice.
2. Employment of employees who are pregnant and those with young children.

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