Equal
Opportunities

The Parish Council
is fully committed to providing a harmonious working environment in which
employees are able to maximise their full potential and to contribute
to business success, irrespective of their gender, race, disability, sexual
orientation, religion, religious belief or marital status.
The Parish Council is committed to identifying and eliminating discriminatory
practices, procedures and attitudes throughout the organisation. The Parish
Council believes that all employees are entitled to be treated with dignity
and respect while at work and also when representing the business in any
capacity outside of work. The Parish Council expects employees to support
this commitment and to assist in all possible ways.
The aim of this policy is to prevent discrimination, provide guidance
to resolve any problem should it occur and prevent recurrence.
Preventing Discrimination in Employment
The Parish Council endeavours to ensure that no employee or job applicant
is discriminated against, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds
of gender, race, nationality, ethnic origin, marital status or disability.
This commitment applies to all the aspects of employment outlined below:
- Recruitment and selection, including advertisements, job descriptions,
interview and selection procedures.
- Training.
- Promotion and career development opportunities.
- Terms and conditions of employment, and access to employment-related
benefits and facilities.
- Grievance handling and the application of disciplinary procedures.
- Selection for redundancy.
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