Common use of Equalities Clause in Contracts

Equalities. 1.1 Employees will be afforded equal opportunities in employment irrespective of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexuality, marital status, parental status, caring responsibilities and hours of work 1.2 Local authorities will ensure that discriminatory practices are identified and removed and non-discriminatory practices introduced in all areas of employment including recruitment, training and promotion. Lawful positive action initiatives should be taken to achieve and maintain a representative workforce. 1.3 The National Council has agreed an Equal Opportunities Guide which is intended for use in all local authorities. The Guide is reproduced in Part 4.2 of this national agreement.

Equalities. 1.1 Employees will be afforded equal opportunities in employment irrespective of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexuality, marital status, parental status, caring responsibilities and hours of work 1.2 Local authorities will ensure that discriminatory practices are identified and removed and non-discriminatory practices introduced in all areas of employment including recruitment, training and promotion. Lawful positive action initiatives should be taken to achieve and maintain a representative workforce. 1.3 The National Council has agreed an Equal Opportunities Guide which is intended for use in all local authorities. The Guide is reproduced in Part 4.2 4 of this national agreement.