EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

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Introduction and Commitment:

The policy applies to all employees, casual workers and self-employed contractors. Senior team members fully support this policy statement. All employees are responsible for playing their part in achieving the objectives of this policy.

Jamie’s Garden Services is committed to:

• Promoting equality of opportunity for all persons;
• Promoting a good and harmonious working environment in which all persons are treated with respect;
• Preventing occurrences of unlawful direct, indirect, associative or perceptive discrimination;
• Fulfilling all its legal obligations under the equality legislation and associated codes of practice;
• Complying with this policy and associated policies.

The working ethos of Jamie’s Garden Services is that we wholeheartedly support the principle of Equal Opportunities in the workplace for employees, subcontractors, associates, business partners and clients, and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. This includes discrimination on the grounds of The Equality Act 2010 and the protected characteristics of sex, race (colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins), age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity and gender reassignment.

All job applicants, staff and others who work for the Company will be treated fairly and will not be discriminated against on any of the above grounds.

Decisions about recruitment and selection, promotion, training or any other benefit will be made objectively, fairly and without unlawful discrimination.

The Company recognises that the provision of equal opportunities in the workplace is not only good management practice, it also makes sound business sense. 

This policy will help all those who work for the Company to develop their full potential and the talents and resources of the workforce will be utilised fully to maximise the efficiency of the Company.

Bullying and Harassment

We believe in treating people with dignity and respect at all times. Harassment (including bullying and victimisation) is a form of discrimination. It is unlawful, and it is also improper and inappropriate behaviour that lowers morale, affects dignity and interferes with work effectiveness. Harassment (by whatever means, in whatever form and for whatever reason) will not be permitted or condoned within the working environment.  

Any inappropriate behaviour in the workplace will be dealt with immediately, and will be treated with the utmost seriousness, implementing company grievance and discipline policies if necessary. This includes any inappropriate behaviour using social media whether within or outside the work environment.

Training

As a company, we believe in training our staff in accordance with the needs of each individual. Our intention is to help each person to perform their duties to the best of their ability. We also wish to support each employee to enhance their skills and to fulfil their potential to the benefit of all.

Grievance and Discipline

Any disciplinary or grievance issues will be dealt with immediately and in line with our policy or ACAS Code of Practice.

Monitoring

The Company will establish appropriate information and monitoring systems to assist the effective implementation of this policy. The effectiveness of this policy will be reviewed regularly and at least annually. 

The Company will consider and take any appropriate action to address any problems that may be identified as a result of the monitoring and review.

Signed:       Jamie Jones

Date:           01/03/2023

Position:    Managing Director

(Jamie’s Garden Services)