Pedwar Ltd. is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better business outcomes. Our aim is to ensure that all employees and job applicants receive equal treatment regardless of any protected characteristics.
This Equal Opportunities statement applies to all aspects of employment with Pedwar Ltd., including recruitment, pay and conditions, training, appraisals, promotion, conduct at work, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and termination of employment. It also extends to our treatment of clients, customers, and business partners.
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, we will not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the grounds of:
Pedwar Ltd. is committed to applying equal opportunities principles in all areas of employment, including:
All employees, regardless of their position, have a duty to act in accordance with this policy and treat colleagues with dignity at all times. Managers and supervisors have additional responsibilities to:
Pedwar Ltd. takes all complaints of discrimination seriously. Any employee who believes they have been subject to discrimination should raise the matter through our Grievance Procedure. All complaints will be investigated thoroughly, promptly, and confidentially.
Employees found to have committed acts of discrimination may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
We will regularly monitor the effectiveness of this policy and review it annually. This process will include assessing our recruitment, promotion, and training practices to identify any patterns of inequality and taking appropriate action to address them.
Pedwar Ltd. is committed to continually improving its practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
This Equal Opportunities statement has been approved by the director and will be reviewed annually.