Equal Opportunities

MPES – Equal Opportunity Policy

Last revised: April 2022

We aim to ensure that no job applicant, employee, worker, or customer is discriminated against on the grounds of a protected characteristic.

Protected Characteristics

• Gender Reassignment
• Marriage & Civil Partnership
• Race
• Religion
• Sex
• Sexual Orientation
• Pregnancy & Maternity
• Age
• Disability

In addition, we aim to ensure that no job applicant, employee, or worker is treated less favourably or placed at a disadvantage on the grounds of their part-time status or trade union activities.

Scope of Application

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including:

• Job advertisements
• Recruitment and appointment
• Provision of benefits
• Allocation of training
• Promotion
• Disciplinary proceedings
• Dismissal
• Conditions of work
• Pay
• Giving references
• Every other aspect of employment

Reporting Discrimination

If you believe that you have been disadvantaged because of any of the above, please report the matter to the Managing Director so that the issue can be investigated and resolved.

Zero Tolerance for Discrimination

We do not and will not tolerate any discrimination. Anyone found to be acting in such a way will face disciplinary action, which could include dismissal. Everyone has a duty to report any such behaviour to a member of management.

We actively promote non-discriminatory behaviour and do not tolerate any behaviour that could be considered unlawful or is covered by the matters mentioned above.