Harris RCS - Policies : Equal Opportunities Policy


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This Policy outlines the approach taken to perform good business practice in the area of equality of opportunity. The Policy should be taken as the Companies commitment to working towards and maintaining the role of an equal opportunities employer and provider of quality training and development activities.

The Companies commitment to equal opportunities will also be assured through adherence to relevant law including the Sexual Discrimination Act 1975, the Race Relations Act 1976, and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

Particularly, the Company will ensure that any discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, colour, nationality, sexual demeanour, disability or ethnic origin is overcome and addressed in terms of recruitment, staff training and employment, grievance and disciplinary procedures, and career advancement. The Company will also ensure that all persons who are in contact with the Company through its training and development activities will receive equal treatment and opportunity.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunities in the employment of is staff and the employment of subcontracted staff and specialists. The Policy ensures that discrimination towards employees in any form (whether directly or indirectly) is not only unlawful but against Company policy.

Positive action will be taken to ensure that greater representation from underrepresented groups is encouraged. In particular, the Company will provide the following statement within all staff and training recruitment advertising:
"The Company is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community"

The Management of the Company is ultimately responsible for ensuring equality of opportunity is present and maintained throughout the Companies activities.

Acts of discrimination or harassment by any person covered by this Policy on the grounds of gender, race or disability will be dealt with through disciplinary action, possibly resulting in dismissal or expulsion from the training activities.

The Company will take action to ensure that allegations of discrimination are investigated in a partisan manner and addressed according to law and good business practice.