Equality and Diversity Policy Sample Clauses

Equality and Diversity Policy. The University of Manchester aims to create a culture of diversity within its community providing a dynamic working and learning environment, where all members are valued for their contribution. The policy can be accessed via the following link: xxxx://xxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx/display.aspx?DocID=8361. The University’s aim is to promote equality of opportunity for all through the following objectives: • Mainstreaming equality into the University’s strategic and planning agenda • Complying with its legal obligations • Having an effective data monitoring and analysis process that supports this policy; • Systematically assessing the impact on equality of our policies, procedures and practices at the University • Involving staff, students and other stakeholders in the development and delivery of our equality objectives • Ensuring that managers and staff undergo appropriate equality training and development for this role • Promoting equality and diversity through internal and external communications • Ensuring that both existing staff and students, as well as those who seek to apply to work or study with us, are treated fairly and that individuals are judged solely on merit and by reference to their skills, abilities, qualifications, aptitude and potential • Ensuring that staff, students and their unions’ representatives are provided with appropriate forums e.g. the University Equality and Diversity Forum and staff network groups, to discuss equality and diversity issues and raise any concerns • Ensuring that all contractors and service providers operating on behalf of the University are aware of this policy and expected to adhere to it. The University of Manchester is committed to creating a learning environment free of harassment, discrimination, victimisation and bullying, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The School of Environment, Education and Development will not tolerate bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation of any kind, either towards students and staff, or between them. Allegations of bullying, discrimination and harassment will be investigated and, if appropriate, disciplinary action will be taken. More information can be found at: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx/equality-and-diversity/policies-and-guidance/dignity-at-work-and-study/.
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Equality and Diversity Policy. Liverpool Xxxx Xxxxxx University is committed to promoting practices that take into account the rights of individuals to be treated with dignity and respect. It recognises that discrimination, victimisation, bullying and harassment may be experienced in a number of ways, including day-to-day interaction with colleagues, peers and visitors, students/trainee teachers, university and school-based staff as well as pupils in schools and members of the public that trainee teachers may come into contact with. The aim is to promote a positive environment and reduce stress, illness and absenteeism and prevent any individual from being forced to give up work or studies because of perceived issues in this area. In partnership with schools and educational establishments we aim to provide appropriate placements that are a welcoming environment which will promote Equality of Opportunity and Respect for Diversity to meet the needs of our diverse student population. The University does not tolerate any form of discrimination which it recognises as unacceptable, discriminatory and unlawful, and is proactive in ensuring that people are treated fairly. This commitment to promoting equality for all extends to all partnership work, including partnership in Initial Teacher Training. The University is mindful of and seeks to ensure compliance with its statutory obligations, the Equality Act (2012) ITT Requirements (R3.3) and the QAA Code of Practice (e.g. Work-based and Placement Learning, 2017, Page 3). Details of LJMU Equality and Diversity policies, schemes and action plans can be found at xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xx.xx/about-us/public-information/equality-and-diversity Any concerns should be raised with the Director of the School of Education, Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Equality and Diversity Policy. This practice is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all of its dealings with clients, third parties and employees, and is required to produce a written equality and diversity policy. Please contact us if you would like us to send you a copy of that equality and diversity policy. The normal hours of opening at our offices are between 9.00am and 5.30pm on weekdays. Messages can be left on voicemail outside those hours and appointments can be arranged at other times when this is essential. The person responsible for dealing with your work will be Xxx Street, who is the Principal of the practice. Xxx has an assistant/secretary who may be able to deal with your queries and who will be pleased to take any message for you. We will try to avoid changing the people who handle your work but if this cannot be avoided, we will tell you promptly of any change and why it may be necessary.

Related to Equality and Diversity Policy

  • Equality and Diversity 33.2.1 The Supplier shall: (a) perform its obligations under this Framework Agreement (including those in relation to the provision of the Goods and/or Services) in accordance with: (i) all applicable equality Law (whether in relation to race, sex, gender reassignment, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, age or otherwise); and (ii) any other requirements and instructions which the Authority reasonably imposes in connection with any equality obligations imposed on the Authority at any time under applicable equality Law; (b) take all necessary steps, and inform the Authority of the steps taken, to prevent unlawful discrimination designated as such by any court or tribunal, or the Equality and Human Rights Commission or (any successor organisation).

  • Safety Policy The City agrees to maintain in safe working condition all facilities and equipment furnished by the City to carry out the duties of each bargaining unit position, but reserves the right to determine what those facilities and equipment shall be. The Association agrees to work cooperatively in maintaining safety in the Xenia/Xxxxxx Central Communications Center.

  • Confidentiality and Data Protection We are a data controller for the information you provide to us including individual, identification and financial details, policy history and special category data (such as medical or criminal history). Details of our legal basis for processing your information, along with details of any third party recipient whom it may be necessary to share your personal data with in order to fulfil the contract, retention period for data held, security of your data, your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR) including the right to complain can be found in our full ‘Privacy Notice’ attached to these terms of business and/or on our website at xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx.

  • Consideration of Criminal History in Hiring and Employment Decisions 10.14.1 Contractor agrees to comply fully with and be bound by all of the provisions of Chapter 12T, “City Contractor/Subcontractor Consideration of Criminal History in Hiring and Employment Decisions,” of the San Francisco Administrative Code (“Chapter 12T”), including the remedies provided, and implementing regulations, as may be amended from time to time. The provisions of Chapter 12T are incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement as though fully set forth herein. The text of the Chapter 12T is available on the web at xxxx://xxxxx.xxx/olse/fco. Contractor is required to comply with all of the applicable provisions of 12T, irrespective of the listing of obligations in this Section. Capitalized terms used in this Section and not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in Chapter 12T. 10.14.2 The requirements of Chapter 12T shall only apply to a Contractor’s or Subcontractor’s operations to the extent those operations are in furtherance of the performance of this Agreement, shall apply only to applicants and employees who would be or are performing work in furtherance of this Agreement, and shall apply when the physical location of the employment or prospective employment of an individual is wholly or substantially within the City of San Francisco. Chapter 12T shall not apply when the application in a particular context would conflict with federal or state law or with a requirement of a government agency implementing federal or state law.

  • Quality Assurance Program An employee shall be entitled to leave of absence without loss of earnings from her or his regularly scheduled working hours for the purpose of writing examinations required by the College of Nurses of Ontario arising out of the Quality Assurance Program.

  • Continuity and Further Assurance 5.1 The provisions of the Finance Documents shall, save as amended in this deed, continue in full force and effect. 5.2 The Borrower shall, at the request of the Lenders and at its own expense, do all such acts and things necessary or desirable to give effect to the provisions of this deed.

  • Notice of Criminal Activity and Disciplinary Actions a. Xxxxxxx shall immediately report in writing to their contract manager when Xxxxxxx has knowledge or any reason to believe that they or any person with ownership or controlling interest in the organization/business, or their agent, employee, contractor or volunteer that is providing services under this Contract has: 1. Engaged in any activity that could constitute a criminal offense equal to or greater than a Class A misdemeanor or grounds for disciplinary action by a state or federal regulatory authority; or 2. Been placed on community supervision, received deferred adjudication, or been indicted for or convicted of a criminal offense relating to involvement in any financial matter, federal or state program or felony sex crime. b. Grantee shall not permit any person who engaged, or was alleged to have engaged, in any activity subject to reporting under this section to perform direct client services or have direct contact with clients, unless otherwise directed in writing by the System Agency.

  • WORKPLACE SAFETY AND INSURANCE BOARD Clause 14.01 (a) When a probationary or regular employee, through employment with the Employer, suffers an injury or disability, or a recurrence of an injury or disability, the Employer shall pay the employee an amount, when combined with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board payment, equals the employee’s regular wage less deductions required by law, for a period of nine (9) months from the first day of absence. (b) Pending receipt of payment from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, an employee shall receive advances up to the amount of the employee’s regular wage rate, less income tax deductions and shall continue to receive their regular wage rate during the period of absence up to nine (9) months provided that: i. the employee will make reasonable effort to ensure prompt completion of necessary forms and information required to receive approval of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board payment; ii. the employee will be expected to fully participate in alternate work, if recommended, by the employee’s medical doctor; iii. the employee’s claim has not been disallowed by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and; iv. the employee agrees in writing, to sign over to the Employer the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board payments. (a) The Employer shall continue to pay for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) months from the first day of an injury or disability, the premium cost for health and insurance benefits as covered by Clauses 16.03 and 16.04. (b) Should an employee return to work from an injury or disability for a period of six (6) continuous months and subsequently suffers a recurrence of an injury or disability, then the provisions of Clauses 14.02(a) and 14.03(a) shall apply. (c) Notwithstanding Clause 14.02(b), if an employee having ceased to be disabled returns to work and again becomes disabled from the same or related cause within six (6) months, it would be considered as one (1) continuous period of disability as per Clauses 14.02(a) and 14.03(a). (a) For a period of up to thirty (30) months from the first day of injury or disability, the employee shall be eligible to return to their same position classification if capable of performing the required work. If unable to perform the required work, the employee shall be given all reasonable consideration for any available job for which the employee is able and qualified to perform. (b) Notwithstanding Part (a), if any employee’s position is declared redundant while on WSIB leave, the employee upon their return shall exercise normal bumping procedures as per Article 8.

  • SPAM POLICY You are strictly prohibited from using the Website or any of the Company's Services for illegal spam activities, including gathering email addresses and personal information from others or sending any mass commercial emails.

  • Summary of Policy and Prohibitions on Procurement Lobbying Pursuant to State Finance Law §139-j and §139-k, this Contract includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between OGS and a Vendor during the procurement process. A Vendor is restricted from making contacts from the earliest notice of intent to solicit offers/bids through final award and approval of the Procurement Contract by OGS and, if applicable, the Office of the State Comptroller (“restricted period”) to other than designated staff unless it is a contact that is included among certain statutory exceptions set forth in State Finance Law §139-j(3)(a). Designated staff, as of the date hereof, is identified in Appendix G, Contractor and OGS Information, or as otherwise indicated by OGS. OGS employees are also required to obtain certain information when contacted during the restricted period and make a determination of the responsibility of the Vendor pursuant to these two statutes. Certain findings of non-responsibility can result in rejection for contract award and in the event of two findings within a four-year period; the Vendor is debarred from obtaining governmental Procurement Contracts. Further information about these requirements can be found on the OGS website: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/aboutOgs/regulations/defaultSFL_139j-k.asp.

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