Vizards Wyeth Solicitors in Kent

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Diversity and Equality Statement Vizards Wyeth is committed to equality of opportunity in all its professional dealings and business activities. This policy includes compliance with the Race Relations, Sex Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Equal Pay, Employment Rights and Protection from Harassment Acts and the Solicitor's Code of Conduct and the spirit of these Acts and the Code. No existing or prospective employee, partner, barrister, other lawyer, client or third party will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of: a) race or racial group (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin); b) sex (including marital status, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity and paternity); c) sexual orientation (including civil partnership status); d) religion or belief; e) age; f) disability Nor shall they be disadvantaged by conditions, requirements or practices which cannot be shown to be justifiable. All employees and partners are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the Policy. Any breach of the Policy will be taken seriously, be fully investigated and may lead to disciplinary action under the Disciplinary Procedure. How you monitor discrimination complaints whether by employees, clients or third parties Partners and Managers are responsible for ensuring that positive action is taken to encourage workers not to discriminate (directly or indirectly). They:- a) Act quickly on any complaint; b) Listen to any reports of actual or potential discrimination and regard it seriously; c) Document the report(s) and ask the claimant to sign his or her written description of the incident(s); d) If an incident is determined to be valid after a thorough and impartial investigation, the Partner will take appropriate action and formally report the same to the chief executive; e) Partners and Managers will routinely monitor their workplace to ensure compliance with this harassment and discrimination policy; f) It will be the responsibility of the Personnel & Administration Manager to monitor, review and report the effectiveness of the policy on an annual basis. An employee should immediately report any incidents of actual or potential discrimination of which they become aware to a manager or a Partner. Vizards Wyeth Legal Services Home Page

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