Equality & Diversity Policy

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Positive Communities is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

The organisation - in providing services and/or facilities - is also committed against unlawful discrimination of customers or the public.

The policy’s purpose is to:

· Provide equality, fairness and respect for all in our employment, whether temporary, part-time or full-time.

· Not unlawfully discriminate because of the Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex (gender) and sexual orientation.

· Oppose and avoid all forms of unlawful discrimination. This includes in pay and benefits, terms and conditions of employment, dealing with grievances and discipline, dismissal, redundancy, requests for flexible working, and selection for employment, promotion, training or other developmental opportunities.

Our Equality & Diversity Policy further explains the important steps we take.