Policy brief & purpose
Our anti-discrimination policy explains how we prevent discrimination and protect our employees, customers and stakeholders from offensive and harmful behaviors. This policy supports our overall commitment to creating a safe and happy workplace for everyone.
Scope
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, visitors, customers and stakeholders.
Policy elements
Discrimination is any negative action or attitude directed toward someone because of protected characteristics, like race and gender. Other protected characteristics are:
Age
Religion
Ethnicity/ nationality
Disability/ medical history
Marriage / civil partnership
Pregnancy / maternity/ paternity
Gender identity/ sexual orientation
Discrimination and harassment
Our anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies go hand-in-hand. We will not tolerate any kind of discrimination that creates a hostile and unpleasant environment for employees, interns, volunteers or clients.
If you are the victim of discriminatory behavior (or if you suspect that others are being discriminated against,) please talk to the agency owner as soon as possible. She is responsible for hearing your claim, investigating the issue and determining serious steps to take.
