Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
This Equal Employment Opportunity Policy can be used to ensure that all employees are given equal access to training, promotion, appointment or any other employment related opportunity without consideration of factors other than their competency.
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Last updated December 20, 2024
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Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
The objective of this policy is to formally ensure your company promotes a workplace where every individual is offered the opportunity to advance their knowledge and career regardless of their gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, religious belief, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, marital or family status, disability, perspective or experience.
Use this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy if:
- You want to have a workplace where all people are included and given equal opportunities.
- You want to publicly establish your company’s equal employment opportunity policy
- You want to identify and manage any issues with establishing an equal opportunity workplace.
The Legal Risk Score of a Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Template
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The document mandates strict compliance with its anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, potentially leading to severe disciplinary actions including termination, which could result in a high-stakes environment for employees and contractors.
- The policy does not form part of the employment contract, which might lead to misunderstandings about the enforceability of its provisions among the workers.
- The process for handling grievances is outlined but could be perceived as overly reliant on internal resolution methods, which may deter some individuals from reporting incidents if they fear bias or inadequate investigation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Checklist
Complete your free Equal Employment Opportunity Policy with our checklist
Ensure Policy Awareness
Distribute the completed policy document to all workers, including employees, contractors, and volunteers, ensuring they are informed about the details and implications of the policy.
Training Sessions
Conduct training sessions to educate all workers on the specifics of the policy, including what constitutes discrimination, harassment, and bullying, and the procedures for reporting and handling grievances.
Review and Update Regularly
Regularly review and update the policy to ensure it remains compliant with current laws and effective in addressing new types of workplace issues that may arise.
Monitor and Enforce Compliance
Set up a monitoring system to ensure compliance with the policy and handle any reported cases promptly and fairly to maintain a safe and respectful working environment.
What does this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy cover?
- Purpose of this policy
- Application of the policy
- Discrimination
- Vilification
- Sexual Harassment
- Workplace bullying
- Reasonable management action
- Victimisation
- Vexatious or malicious complaints
- Lodging a grievance
- External contacts
Further Information
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