Equal opportunities policy
January 2020
Introduction
G V Harrison Building Contractors Ltd recognise that everyone has a contribution to make to our society and a right to equal opportunity. No job applicant or employee, member, volunteer or organisation/individual to which we provide services will be discriminated against by us on the grounds of:
gender
race
disability
sexual orientation
religion or belief
age.
Our Business
G V Harrison Building Contractors Ltd is a family run business with three employees. We occasionally employ sub-contractors as and when required. We are based in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire and our work area extends to most of East Anglia, as well as parts of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We supply and install all VELUX products and within that work carry out related activities such as carpentry, roofing, plastering, electrical work and decorating.
How we encourage equal opportunities
We will promote equal opportunities, eliminate discrimination and eliminate harassment through the following:
opposing all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination
all employees will be treated fairly and with respect
all vacancies will be advertised internally and externally simultaneously and will include a statement on equal opportunities
selection for employment/apprenticeships, promotion, training or any other benefit will be on the basis of aptitude and ability. All selection/rejection decisions will be recorded
all employees will be helped and encouraged to develop their full potential and the talents and resources of individuals will be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency of the organisation
all employees have a legal and moral obligation not to discriminate and to report incidents of discrimination against any individual or group of individuals to Giles Harrison.
Breaches
Breaches of this policy will be regarded as misconduct and could lead to disciplinary/legal proceedings.
The successful implementation of this policy depends on the awareness and commitment of all staff. Hence, all new staff/contractors will be made aware of its existence on joining the company.