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This policy is in place to ensure that the operational standards of London And Home Counties Fire Protection employees, whether they are full time, part time or sub contractors are treated equally and fairly irrespective of gender, race, sexuality, colour, ethic persuasion, nationality, marital status, religion or beliefs, disability (which can not be shown to impact on their performance to carry out their duties) or gender reassignment.  The following steps are in place to meet the above statement

 

o       All persons will be treated with dignity and respect, Harassment and unlawful discrimination will not be tolerated under any circumstances. London And Home Counties Fire Protection operates a zero tolerance approach to the above.

 

o       Any complaints regarding sexual harassment, racist remarks, victimisation or discrimination will be dealt with and investigated in a private and in a confidential manner.

 

Harassment includes (but is not limited to) verbal insults or ridicule, graffiti, slogans, racial comments, any unwanted sexual advance made verbally, physically or by gesture, or shunning of individuals, or applying different or unreasonable standards - that, intentionally or not, have the effect of violating a person's dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading or offensive environment.

 

 

o        London And Home Counties Fire Protection recognises its legal obligations under The Race Relations Act, The Sex Discrimination Act, The Equal Pay Act and The Disabled Persons Employment Act.

 

o        Ensure that any person who is in our employ is shown, and understands this policies objective.  This policy may be distributed outside of the company if required.

 

o       Comply with the Code of Practice of the Commission for Racial Equality.

 

o        Comply with the Code of Practice of the Equal Opportunities Commission.

 

All employees are responsible for their own actions and involvement in the adoption of this policy.

 

 

 

 

 

Dale Watts

Partner

 

Document dated: February 2009

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