Is it reasonable and legal for an employer to only recruit single employees?

I think it is not reasonable for companies to only require single people when applying for jobs. There is no doubt that from the perspective of the employer, the reason why they do this is to consider their own interests and to better achieve the sustainable development of their business. However, when an employer does this, it is very likely that it will put itself in a relatively passive situation.

First, according to the provisions of relevant laws, the employer has the right to know the basic situation of the employee directly related to the labor contract. On this basis, the employee should explain truthfully, but the employer’s right to know is limited to basic information directly related to the labor contract, including the employee’s physical condition, knowledge, skills, academic qualifications, professional qualifications, and work experience. However, whether an employee is single is not within the scope of the employer's knowledge, and it is a blatant violation of labor laws for the employer to refuse single employees to apply for employment.

In particular, when some companies and enterprises recruit female employees, they categorically reject them when they learn that the employee they are recruiting is not single. This behavior itself violates the Law on the Protection of Women’s Rights and Interests, because women’s rights and interests The Safeguards Law clearly stipulates that the employer shall conduct recruitment process.

Second, companies are not allowed to make further inquiries or investigations other than basic personal information. The marital and childbearing status of female job seekers must not be restricted or used as employment conditions. If a company requires female job seekers to If you are single and claim that this request is normal, then this behavior is blatantly illegal. In the long run, such companies do not respect the employment rights of job seekers, and it is difficult for them to develop better.

In short, it is unreasonable for companies to set conditions such as being single on interview candidates. This can lead to lost opportunities to recruit the right talent.