Equal Opportunities Policy 

General statement 

Currie & Warner recognises the benefits of having a diverse community of employees, who value one another and the different contributions they can make to enable the company to become a world class supplier.

Currie & Warner is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, providing equality of opportunity for all employees. In the provision of equal opportunities, Currie & Warner recognises and accepts its responsibilities under English law.

Currie & Warner seeks to create an open and supportive environment which is free from discrimination. The aim is to provide equality of opportunity regardless of gender, ethnicity, colour, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or marital status.

This policy applies to all aspects of Currie & Warner employee activity, including sub-contracted staff.

Responsibilities

Employees are encouraged to assist in promoting equal opportunities by bringing discriminatory practices to the attention of the Management team.

The Management team will, through their responsibilities, be proactive in promoting diversity and equal opportunities, and in tackling discrimination.

Currie & Warner will ensure that:

> The Equal Opportunities Policy is made available to all employees through the company website

> The implementation of equal opportunities is adequately monitored

> Employees are provided with appropriate information to discuss and deal with equal opportunities issues.

> The Management team are responsible for ensuring that Currie & Warner employees adhere to the Equal Opportunities Policy.

All Currie & Warner Employees will:

> Support and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy, and

> Ensure that their behaviour and/or actions do not amount to discrimination or harassment in any way.

The Currie & Warner Management team and employees are required to comply with this policy and with the relevant legal requirements, and are expected to promote a culture free of discrimination, prejudice and all forms of harassment and bullying. Any incidents of discrimination, harassment or bullying will be investigated and may be grounds for disciplinary action.