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. Dignity at work and study 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. Our Hours of Business 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. People Responsible for Your Work 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Confidentiality Policy The purpose of BCBSM's Confidentiality Policy is to provide for the protection of the privacy of Members, and the confidentiality of personal data, and personal information. BCBSM's Policy sets forth the guidelines conforming to MCLA 550.1101 et seq. which requires BCBSM's Board of Directors to establish and make public the policy of the Corporation regarding the protection of the privacy of Members and the confidentiality of personal data. In adopting this policy, BCBSM acknowledges the rights of its Members to know that personal data and personal information acquired by BCBSM will be treated with respect and with reasonable care to ensure confidentiality; to know that it will not be shared with others except for legitimate business purposes or in accordance with a Member's specific consent or specific statutory authority. The term “personal data” refers to a document incorporating medical or surgical history, care, treatment or service; or any similar record, including an automated or computer accessible record relative to a Member, which is maintained or stored by a health care corporation. The term “personal information” refers to a document or any similar record relative to a Member, including an automated or computer accessible record, containing information such as an address, age/birth date, Coordination of Benefits data, which is maintained or stored by a health care corporation. BCBSM will collect and maintain necessary Member personal data and take reasonable care to secure these records from unauthorized access and disclosure and collect only the personal data necessary to review and pay claims for health care operations, treatment and research. BCBSM will identify routine uses of Member personal data and notify Members regarding these uses. Enrollment applications, claim forms and other communications will contain the to Member's consent to release data and information that is necessary for review and payment of claims. These forms will also advise the members of their rights under this policy. Upon specific request, a Member will be notified regarding the actual release of personal data. BCBSM will disclose personal data as permitted by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Act 104-191 and the regulations promulgated under the Act and in accordance with PA 350 of 1980. Members may authorize the release of their personal information to a specific person. BCBSM will release required data pursuant to any federal, state or local statute or regulation. For civil and criminal investigation, prosecution or litigation, BCBSM will release requested data to the appropriate law enforcement authorities or in response to appropriate legal process. Addendum H APPROVED SITE(S) Approved Sites are Ambulatory Surgery Facility location(s) specifically approved by BCBSM as either a primary site (Primary Site) or as an additional approved site (Additional Approved Site). Name and Address of Provider’s Approved Primary Site: See Business Name/DBA and BCBSM approved Primary Site address on Signature Document Listed below are all BCBSM Additional Approved Sites that are eligible to submit claims to BCBSM under the facility code/NPI identified on the Signature Document. If there are no Additional Approved Sites that use the same facility code/NPI it is designated by “N/A”. Name and Address of BCBSM Additional Approved Site(s) Date of Approval

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