Equal Opportunities

Velcourt strives through its policies and practices to achieve equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all its employees, issues which it regards as of greatest importance.

Statement of Commitment

We commit ourselves to:

1. Ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds that cannot be shown to be justifiable. We will take steps to ensure that no-one receives less favourable treatment because of her or his:
   1. sex and marital status: this includes family status, responsibility for dependants, sexual orientation and gender;
   2. colour or race: this includes ethnic or national origin or nationality;
   3. disability;
   4. religious or political beliefs, or trade union affiliation;
   5. other unjustifiable factors, for example, age or language difficulties.
2. Seek to employ a workforce which reflects the multi-cultural nature of the population.
3. Use only job related criteria in recruitment and selection.
4. Ensure that all aspects of our pay systems are free of sex bias.
5. Provide a workplace which is environmentally compatible and accessible to people with disabilities where practical.
6. Treat all employees and job applicants with dignity and respect and provide a working environment free from harassment.
7. Utilise the expertise and skills of all employees and ensure their development through training and other career opportunities.

We also commit ourselves to:

• Provide a programme of training for employees on implementing the Policy.
• Set targets and timetables for implementing the Policy, and monitor and report on the effectiveness of the Policy.