Purpose: This policy aims at preventing discrimination against any job applicant or employee because of age, color, gender, national origin, race, religion, or any other factor.
Scope: The policy applies to every employee of the company.
Responsibility: The Equal Opportunity Officer is responsible for implementing and supervising equal opportunity practices in the organization.
Definitions:
Direct discrimination happens when a person is treated less favorably than another on because of their sex, race, age, marital status, age, sexual orientation, etc.
Indirect discrimination happens when a requirement related to a person’s sex, race, age, sexual, orientation, or other protected characteristics is imposed.
General policy statement:
[Company name] is an inclusive organization where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Every employee at [Company name] has equal opportunities for professional development.
We value diversity means and recognize that we all have complex identities.
We embrace and celebrate our differences.
Any direct or indirect discrimination is subject to disciplinary action.
Grievance procedure:
An employee who believes they have been discriminated against must contact an EEO counselor prior to documenting a formal complaint.
Grievants must register their concerns within six months of the alleged offense to have access to the entire Equal Opportunity Grievance Procedure.
After reviewing the complaint, the EEO must decide on an appropriate disciplinary action if the case of discrimination has been confirmed.