Chieftain Fabrics Anti Discrimination Policy
Within Chieftain Fabrics we have a zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, or any other improper conduct in our workplaces.
Discrimination and harassment are behaviours that are unwanted, unreasonable and offensive, which create an intimidating, hostile or humiliating work environment, and is in conflict with Chieftain Fabric’s Employee Strategy.
In this policy discrimination includes any distinction, exclusion or preference based on, but not limited to:
Race, ethnicity, national extraction, colour, sex including pregnancy and marital status, religion, political opinion, social origin, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, disability, health status, trade union membership and activities, family responsibilities and form of employment (contract).
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that work environments within Chieftain Fabrics are characterised by trust and respect, where all people are protected from discrimination, harassment, and any other improper and unwelcome conduct.
Our commitment
Within Chieftain Fabrics, all business processes, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, development, remuneration and termination, are free from discrimination.
Within Chieftain Fabrics, no form of discrimination, harassment or other improper conduct will be tolerated at work whether committed by or against, leaders, co-workers, job applicants, customers, vendors or visitors. This applies also to events that occur outside the physical workplace, or after working hours, such as during business trips, at company events, and on social media. Any claims of discrimination or harassment will be taken seriously and handled promptly.
All employees are responsible for complying with this policy. All leaders have the responsibility to establish and maintain a workplace free from discrimination, harassment and other unwelcome behaviour.
An employee who needs more information or has questions about this policy can turn to their manager or HR.
Grievance procedure
If you observe, or yourself have been a victim of discrimination or harassment or any other improper conduct, Chieftain Fabrics urge you to report it immediately by following your local grievance procedure.