Equal Opportunities and Discrimination

The Company recognises that discrimination in the workplace, in any form, is unacceptable and, in most cases also unlawful. We have therefore adopted an Equal Opportunities Policy, to ensure that all job applicants and employees are treated fairly and without favour and prejudice. We are committed to applying this policy through all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development and promotion. In all situations, people will be judged solely on merit or ability. The following sets down the key points of the policy, any breach of the policy will lead to disciplinary action.

Each and every employee has a duty to observe and apply the policy at all times.
The policy will be implemented in accordance with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the Sex Discrimination Acts 1975 and 1986, the Race Relations Act 1976 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
We will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of: race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political opinion/affiliation, age religion or belief.
Each and every employee has an obligation to make a positive contribution towards engendering an environment of equal opportunity throughout the business.
The grievance procedure is available to any individual who believes that they have been discriminated against.