Equality Policy

ABC Nanny Agency Ltd is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our candidates and clients, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our candidtes to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each person to feel respected and able to give their best. 

The organisation - in providing services 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 clients / candidates, 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, leave for parents, requests for flexible working, and selection for employment, promotion, training or other developmental opportunities

The organisation commits to:

• encourage equality and diversity in the workplace as they are good practice and make business sense
• create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all, and where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued

This commitment includes clients, candidates and all other employees about their rights and responsibilities under the equality policy. Responsibilities include staff conducting themselves to help the organisation provide equal opportunities in employment, and prevent bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination

All staff and candidates should understand they, as well as their employer, can be held liable for acts of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, in the course of their employment, against fellow employees, clients and the public

• take seriously complaints of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination by fellow employees, clients, the public and any others in the course of the work activities

Such acts will be dealt with as misconduct under the organisation’s grievance and/or disciplinary procedures, and any appropriate action will be taken. 

 

Further, sexual harassment may amount to both an employment rights matter and a criminal matter, such as in sexual assault allegations. In addition, harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 – which is not limited to circumstances where harassment relates to a protected characteristic – is a criminal offence 

• decisions concerning candidates and staff being based on merit (apart from in any necessary and limited exemptions and exceptions allowed under the Equality Act)
• review employment practices and procedures when necessary to ensure fairness, and also update them and the policy to take account of changes in the law
• monitor the make-up of the candidates and employees regarding information such as age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and disability in encouraging equality and diversity, and in meeting the aims and commitments set out in the equality policy

Monitoring will also include assessing how the equality policy, and any sporting action plan, are working in practice, reviewing them annually, and considering and taking action to address any issues