Equality Policy

Equal Opportunities policy

Downton Scaffolding Ltd. is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our customers with no unlawful discrimination.

• The aim is for our customers to be truly representative of all sections of society and for each to feel respected
• The organisation – In providing goods and/or services and/or facilities – is also committed against unlawful discrimination of customers or the public
• The policy’s purpose is to:
• Provide equality, fairness and respect for all
• Not unlawfully discriminate because of the Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex (gender) and sexual orientation
• Oppose and avoid all forms of unlawful discrimination.

The organisation commits to:

• Encourage equality and diversity within the working environment
• Create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all, and where individual differences and the contributions of all workers and customers are recognised and valued
• Take seriously complaints of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination.
• Review practices and procedures when necessary to ensure fairness, and also update them and the policy to take account of changes in the law.