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SECTION 3.5
Well-being at work continued...
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Well-being at work:
Equal opportunities
policy,
Dignity at work
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
i.
Disciplinary action will be taken against any employee who is found to
have committed an act of unlawful discrimination. Serious breaches of
the policy will be treated as gross misconduct as will harassment related
to sex, race, age or disability.
You agree to indemnify us against any liability we incur in relation to
your breach of this policy, and this indemnity shall continue beyond such
time when your employment with us ends.
We will ensure that the policy is circulated to any agencies responsible
for our recruitment and a copy of the policy will be made available for all
employees and made known to all applicants for employment.
The policy will be communicated to all private contractors reminding
them of their responsibilities towards equality of opportunity.
DIGNITY AT WORK
The College fully supports the right of all members of staff to seek, obtain,
and hold employment without discrimination. The College will seek to
ensure that all its members and employees are aware of the need to
maintain dignity at work and of the fact that harassment and bullying are
unacceptable and undermine dignity, self-confidence, and self-esteem.
All members and staff of the College, without exception, have a positive
duty to comply with the policy, to prevent harassment and bullying, and
to ensure that their colleagues are treated with respect and dignity.
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ii.
Harassment is a form of discrimination. It is usually unlawful behaviour
that is contrary to the Sex Discrimination Act, the Race Relations Act, the
Disability Discrimination Act or the Employment Equality (Age)
Regulations, and it is also improper and inappropriate behaviour which
lowers morale and interferes with work effectiveness. Harassment will
not be permitted or condoned within or outside the working
environment.