Remote Talent community policy
Our pledge to job seekers
Rising interest in remote roles has left many applicants vulnerable to scams, since anonymity and distance can make exploitation easier.Remote Talent was created to steer job seekers toward legitimate remote positions, setting itself apart from common spam.
As recognised leaders in remote work, we expect exceptionally high standards for all companies and roles presented on our platform.
Lowering these standards would not only short-change candidates but would also contradict our mission to be the most candidate-focused platform worldwide. Consequently, regardless of local legal differences, every posting on Remote Talent must follow our guidelines. Non-compliance will result in the removal of listings, and repeated breaches may lead to account suspension.
Below, we set out the requirements for listings and for employer conduct on our platform:
"Candidates deserve to understand exactly what they are applying for through truthful and accurate job descriptions."
1. Provide a genuine title for the role
Every position must include a “legitimate title”. We consider a “legitimate title” to be one that communicates the position's hierarchy, role, department, or area of specialisation.
Acceptable examples include Senior Graphic Designer or Head of Digital Marketing. Titles that breach this rule include Unique Opportunity, Work from Home, or Manager
2. Include a company website
Job listings and company pages must link to a company website where applicants can obtain adequate information about the business, such as its industry, objectives, and location.
Violations include linking to anything other than a publicly accessible web page — for example, a WhatsApp group, a private email, or a phone number. Other breaches are links to sites that return 404 or similar errors, or websites that lack sufficient company information.
3. Provide contact information
Job posts and company profiles must include a method for applicants to contact the team, for instance the hiring manager's business email address.
Employers must use Remote Talent solely for its intended purpose (connecting talent with opportunities)
4. Offer a straightforward, legitimate way to apply
Job listings and company profiles must feature a valid, current application link or a mailto address for applicants wishing to apply.
“How to Apply” Should be clear and completable within a reasonable time.
Violations include application links that return 200 or 404 errors, or that redirect to sites without an application form or instructions.
5. Adhere to Remote Talent compliance standards
Remote Jobs is a worldwide job board. Although hiring rules vary by jurisdiction, we hold companies to a high compliance standard regardless of location.
Job postings must not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Roles must comply with EEO, ADA, and ADEA guidelines that forbid discrimination in employment.
Postings must also comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).
6. Where possible, advertise base pay
Roles that pay commission only may be restricted on our platform because they carry a higher risk of worker exploitation and potential FLSA violations.
In addition, entirely unpaid positions (for example, unpaid internships) are prohibited.
Although posting a salary range is not mandatory, roles should be listed in good faith with an intended base compensation.
7. Do not request private personal data
Job listings and their application forms must not ask for information that could violate an applicant's privacy rights. This includes bank information, home address, social security number, or medical history.
8. Companies that act unethically are prohibited
We reserve the right to remove job ads from companies that prioritise profit over legal compliance or the welfare of customers, employees, and the public. Businesses that operate unethically, deceptively, or illegally are not allowed.
For example, we prohibit MLMs, predatory lending, phishing operations, data harvesting, and gambling operations from advertising on our site.
Requiring candidates to make an upfront investment or payment is strictly prohibited.
Finally, companies must act in good faith and respect candidates' time and resources.
9. Do not impose unfairly restrictive requirements
Except for contract or freelance roles, positions may not demand that applicants already own the equipment needed to do the job (for example, a laptop or phone). Other excessively specific requirements that could unjustly exclude qualified candidates may also lead to removal.
10. Comply with accessibility requirements
Candidates with disabilities must be able to access your posting. This requires following our formatting guidelines and providing an English version of the job description.
11. Adopt a respectful tone
We reserve the right to remove any postings we judge to be disrespectful, derogatory, or defamatory toward candidates. Examples of violations include job descriptions written in a condescending, sarcastic, or callous tone.
Removal policy
If your listing is reported for minor issues, our team will try to contact you to review and amend the posting
You will then have 24 hours to make corrections before the posting is removed
If no updates are made within that time, the listing will be unpublished from our job board
Your subscription will stay active so you can edit and republish the listing at your convenience
If your listing is reported for major violations, it will be removed immediately
We will notify you of the action, and your account may be suspended
In some circumstances, we may issue a refund
*** It’s very important to note you will not be entitled to a refund
Fees and renewals
Refunds or credits will not be provided for partial months of job postings. Listings recur monthly, and users must update auto-renewal settings each month for every job post.
You acknowledge and accept that prepaid fees are non-refundable; if fees remain unpaid, you will still be liable for the full amount due for the job posting if it breaches our policy.