PLAS-FIT UK EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY POLICY
Last updated: 06/08/2024
Objective:
To promote an inclusive workplace where all employees and job applicants are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their personal characteristics. This policy aims to ensure compliance with relevant equal opportunity legislation and foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Scope:
This policy applies to all employees, job applicants, contractors, and any third parties working with or on behalf of Plas-Fit UK.
Policy Statement:
• Commitment to Equality and Diversity: Plas-Fit UK is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and creating a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and victimisation. We value diversity and recognise the benefits it brings to our business.
• Legal Compliance: We comply with all relevant equal opportunity legislation, including the Equality Act 2010. We ensure that our policies and practices reflect our commitment to equality and diversity.
Responsibilities:
The Directors will:
* Promote and enforce the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.
* Provide training and resources to support equality and diversity initiatives.
* Monitor and review employment practices to identify and eliminate barriers to equality.
Employees:
* Understand and comply with the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy.
* Treat colleagues, job applicants, and third parties with respect and dignity.
* Report any incidents of discrimination, harassment, or victimisation to the Managing Director.
* Participate in training and development opportunities related to equality and diversity.
Procedures:
1. Recruitment and Selection:
* Ensure all job advertisements, descriptions, and selection criteria are non-discriminatory.
* Use objective and fair criteria for assessing candidates.
* Encourage applications from diverse candidates and provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
2. Training and Development:
* Provide equal access to training and development opportunities for all employees.
* Encourage continuous learning and career progression.
* Support initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
3. Work Environment:
* Foster a culture of respect and inclusion where diversity is valued.
* Ensure that all employees are aware of their rights and responsibilities regarding equality and diversity.
* Provide reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities to ensure they can perform their roles effectively.
4. Handling Complaints:
* Implement a clear procedure for handling complaints of discrimination, harassment, or victimisation.
* Investigate all complaints promptly and confidentially.
* Take appropriate disciplinary action against employees who violate the policy.
5. Monitoring and Review:
* Regularly monitor and review employment practices to ensure they comply with this policy.
* Collect and analyse data on the diversity of our workforce.
* Update the policy as necessary to reflect changes in legislation and best practices.
Discrimination, Harassment, and Victimisation:
• Discrimination: Treating someone less favourably because of a protected characteristic, such as age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
• Harassment: Unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic that violates someone’s dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment.
• Victimisation: Treating someone unfavourably because they have made or supported a complaint about discrimination or harassment.
Review:
This policy will be reviewed annually or as necessary to ensure its effectiveness and compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.
This Policy is communicated to all employees and integrated it into our training programs.
Contact Information:
For any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact Plas-Fit UK on 01782 894 912.