Under federal and state legislation, unlawful discrimination occurs when someone, or a group of people, is treated less favourably than another person or group because of their race, colour, national or ethnic origin; sex, pregnancy or marital status; age; disability; religion; sexual preference; trade union activity; or some other characteristic specified under anti-discrimination or human rights legislation.
Workplace discrimination can occur in:
recruiting and selecting staff
terms, conditions and benefits offered as part of employment
who receives training and what sort of training is offered
who is considered and selected for transfer, promotion, retrenchment or dismissal.
Sexual harassment is a very serious and increasing work place problem which causes distress to victims, time off work and sometimes their resignation. Every employer is responsible for what happens in the work place, so no matter how careful you are, a Tribunal case can be lost on account of the activity of some maverick in your organisation. It is therefore essential that all your workers are informed and reminded of their continuing obligations.
This equal opportunities and non harassment policy is suitable for all employers, no matter how large or small.
Make sure you incorporate this policy into staff contracts by reference (as in the Net Lawman contract documents) so that employees are bound by the terms of the policy. You should then apply the policy consistently by issuing reminders and checks where suitable.
Main Contents
Full explanation of employee involvement both as employees and as representatives of the company / organisation;
Definition of discrimination;
Policy goals;
Applicability to vacancy advertising;
Applicability to selection and recruitment;
Disability discrimination;
Employee obligations;
Full explanation of sexual harassment.
Comprehensive guidance covering company policy and employee obligations;
Sexual harassment spelled out in every way, manner and form;
Helps protect you from tribunal claims arising from discrimination and sexual harassment;
Educates staff in best practice.
This document provides comprehensive guidance covering company policy and
employee obligations with sexual harassment spelled out. Helps protect you from tribunal claims arising from discrimination and sexual harassment.