Equal opportunities and discrimination policy
The Company recognises that discrimination is not only unacceptable, it is also unlawful. The Company will not tolerate any form of discrimination and any individual found to be breaching this policy will be subject to disciplinary action.
You can’t be discriminated against because of your:
Your employer also can’t dismiss you or treat you less favourably than other workers because you:
The Company’s aim is to ensure that no job applicant or employee is discriminated against, directly or indirectly, on any unlawful grounds. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job. Interview questions will not be of a discriminatory nature. All promotions will be made on merit in line with the principles of the policy.
By including this policy in the Employee Handbook, all employees are made aware that the Company will act in accordance with all statutory requirements and take into account any relevant codes of practice.
Employees who have a disability will receive the necessary help, within reason, to enable them to carry out their normal duties effectively.
This policy will be assessed at regular intervals to ensure that equality of opportunity is afforded to all employees.
You can’t be discriminated against because of your:
- Gender
- Marriage or Civil Partnership
- Gender Reassignment
- Pregnancy and Maternity Leave
- Sexual Orientation
- Disability
- Race
- Colour
- Ethnic Background
- Nationality
- Religion or Belief
- Age
Your employer also can’t dismiss you or treat you less favourably than other workers because you:
- work Part Time
- are on a Fxed Term Contract
The Company’s aim is to ensure that no job applicant or employee is discriminated against, directly or indirectly, on any unlawful grounds. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job. Interview questions will not be of a discriminatory nature. All promotions will be made on merit in line with the principles of the policy.
By including this policy in the Employee Handbook, all employees are made aware that the Company will act in accordance with all statutory requirements and take into account any relevant codes of practice.
Employees who have a disability will receive the necessary help, within reason, to enable them to carry out their normal duties effectively.
This policy will be assessed at regular intervals to ensure that equality of opportunity is afforded to all employees.