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What is Equal Employment Opportunity?
Equal employment opportunity is a term used to describe the goal of achieving fairness and equality in the workplace.
It is the idea that all employees should be treated fairly and have the same opportunities for advancement, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or other personal characteristics.
Equal employment opportunity is important because it ensures that everyone has a fair chance at success in the workplace. It levels the playing field so that everyone including all job applicants have an equal opportunity to compete for jobs and earn a living.
What is an Equal Opportunity Policy?
An equal opportunity policy is an overarching statement that declares that all employees should and will be treated equally.
An equal opportunity policy should seek to identify and eliminate all discriminatory actions, both direct and indirect and strive to uphold equal employment opportunities within the following aspects (but, not be limited to them):
- Age.
- Disability or impairment.
- Race (including colour, nationality, descent, ethnic, ethno-religious or national origin).
- Gender identity.
- Sexual orientation (including homosexuality, trans-sexuality, sexuality, sexual preference/orientation or any lawful sexual activity).
- Relationship status.
- Parental status.
- Pregnancy (including potential pregnancy).
- Religious belief or religious activity.
- Political belief or activity.
- Flexible work arrangements with opportunity and anti-discrimination bias.
- Industrial/trade union membership, non-membership or activity.
- Association with, or relation to, a person identified based on any of the above aspects.
An equal opportunity policy is important because it ensures that all employees are treated fairly, equally and in compliance with the Human Rights Commission.
This can help to create a more positive and productive work environment and assist with preventing discrimination and creating positive diversity in the workplace.
How Does Equal Opportunity Policies Benefit Employees and Businesses?
Companies with strong equal opportunity policies are more successful because they can attract and retain the best employees, regardless of their background. A diverse workforce brings different perspectives and skills to the table, which can lead to more innovative solutions and a better bottom line.
Most importantly though, equal opportunity is the right thing to do and employers do have a responsibility to ensure its application.
Everyone deserves to be treated fairly and given the same chance to succeed. This principle of equal opportunity is now enshrined in anti-discrimination laws and within the Australian Human Rights Commission, it is reflected in our history, our culture, and now in our ethos.
Why Choose to Buy this Equal Opportunity Policy?
- This 1-page policy can cover equal employment opportunities and provide you with a statement to achieve a safe and healthy workplace with equal employment opportunities that are free of discrimination and harassment.
- Organizations must ensure equal employment opportunity by meeting legal obligations, such as preventing discrimination in the workplace, while fostering the knowledge and skills needed to support employees with disabilities and other equal employment opportunities.
After purchasing this policy you will be able to:
- Very easily edit and customize the template to create your own equal opportunity policy.
- Apply your own style, format and brand to the policy.
- Use it in any industry or sector regardless of size or type of organization.
Availability and Use of this Equal Opportunity Policy
- This equal opportunity policy is accessible to you right now by clicking the ‘Buy Now’ button.
- The policy will be delivered to you in fully editable Microsoft Word format for immediate and full use in your business.
- There are no subscriptions, contracts or ongoing costs.
This equal employment opportunity policy is 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
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