Standards set out the essential requirements for public sector employers to apply the employment principles in their organisation.

The Public Sector Standards Commissioner (PSSC) has issued binding Standards (PDF 612KB) and non-binding guidelines on:

• Equal Employment Opportunity (PDF 2249KB)


• Fair and Reasonable Treatment (PDF 818KB)


• Merit in Employment (PDF 764KB)


• Reasonable Avenues of Redress (PDF 2272KB).

Employers wishing to promote the Standards amongst their staff may use or adapt the Standards Presentation (PowerPoint 493KB).

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