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Equal Opportunities Policy

It is Group policy that individuals shall have equality of opportunity for employment and advancement on the basis of ability, qualifications and suitability for work. There will be no discrimination on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, colour, disability, religious affiliation or sexual orientation.
Our policy is in line with current UK legislation on equality of opportunity and equal pay, and European Community law. The terms and conditions of staff employment are kept under review to ensure that they do not discriminate against any particular group or individuals, and equal opportunities’ training is provided for all staff.
It is important that staff at all levels accept their individual responsibility to put the policy into practice on a day to day work basis, ensuring that they are not behaving in a  manner that could, intentionally or not, discriminate against or cause feelings of harassment in others.
Discrimination also covers actions which amount to abuse and/or harassment and is defined as unwanted and unreciprocated conduct directed at an individual or group of individuals related to their race, gender, disability, creed, nationality, religion, ethnic origin or any other personal characteristic, which affects the dignity of the individual or group. Harassment is not confined to unwanted physical contact or offensive comments but might include suggestive remarks, jokes, bullying, intimidation, victimisation and banter based on race, religion, gender etc.
Discrimination is a serious matter and the consequences of such behaviour will result in disciplinary action.

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