Discrimination Policy
This Discrimination Policy can be used to show your commitment to providing a workplace free of discrimination. This Policy defines what constitutes discrimination and provides a process for employees to flag any related complaints or grievances.
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Last updated December 20, 2024
Under 3 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
This Discrimination Policy ensures that employees, contractors or other workers are aware of what constitutes discriminatory or other related unlawful behaviour to help provide a more respectful and safer workplace. This Policy also clearly outlines the disciplinary action that the Company may take against anyone who commits a discriminatory act.
Use this Discrimination Policy if:
- You want to provide clarity on what constitutes discriminatory or other related unlawful behaviour;
- You need to ensure that your workers are aware of the consequences for any discriminatory behaviour;
- You want to minimise the risk of unlawful behaviour relating to discrimination occurring in the workplace;
- You need to communicate a clear grievance or complaints process to your workers to help them feel comfortable raising any instances of discriminatory behaviour; and
- You want to protect your Company from any potential disputes, claims or reputational damage that could arise from claims of discriminatory behaviour.
The Legal Risk Score of a Discrimination Policy Template
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The policy extends beyond the physical workplace to include off-site work activities and social functions, which may increase the responsibility of the organization to monitor and enforce the policy in less controlled environments.
- The effectiveness of the policy relies heavily on employees coming forward with complaints, which may not always occur if employees are unaware or hesitant to report issues.
- The document outlines a range of disciplinary actions, including dismissal, which could lead to significant consequences for individuals found in breach of the policy, potentially impacting staff morale and retention.
Discrimination Policy Checklist
Complete your free Discrimination Policy with our checklist
Ensure Accessibility
Make sure that the anti-discrimination policy is easily accessible to all employees, contractors, and visitors by distributing it widely and posting it in common areas.
Conduct Training Sessions
Organize regular training sessions to educate all employees and management about the specifics of the anti-discrimination policy and their roles in enforcing it.
Establish Reporting Mechanisms
Set up clear and confidential channels for reporting discrimination, ensuring that these mechanisms are well communicated to everyone in the organization.
Monitor and Review
Regularly monitor the workplace environment and review the policy and its effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary to address new issues or improve the current procedures.
What does this Discrimination Policy cover?
- The Company’s commitment to providing a workplace free of discrimination;
- An outline of what constitutes definition or other related unlawful behaviour such as vilification;
- The consequences for any acts of discriminatory or related behaviour; and
- A clear grievance process for employees to follow if they would like to raise any issues of concern related to discrimination.
Further Information:
View Sample Discrimination Policy
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