PROVIDING EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE
- Fairness and justice are at stake
- All employees deserve equal treatment
- Morale and motivation is likely to be better
- Such issues arise over recruitment, selection, promotion and terms and conditions
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?
- Take account of the rules on matters such as those relating to maternity*
- Make sure you always treat people equally
- Ensure employees know what is expected of them on such issues as harassment and bullying**
- Use your records to see whether an activity/area works unfavourably for a group
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE WAYS OF AVOIDING DISCRIMINATION?
- Analysing your personnel data by race, sex, disability and ethnic origin
- On deeper examination assess whether certain groups are being disadvantaged
- Discuss with employees ways of avoiding discrimination
WHERE TO GO FOR HELP
- The Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Service is available to give free advice on this and all other employment relations matters. Just give them a ring on 730503.
*JACS information on family friendly policies includes information about maternity leave.
**See JACS’ website for more information on discrimination and bullying
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