Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Template
Australia and New Zealand

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  Did you know these facts about the Equal employment opportunity Policy?

  • All employers must be responsible and make sure that their employees, and candidates who apply for a job with them, are treated fairly.
  • All employees have the right to work in a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. The management of every company has the responsibility to ensure that their workplace meets these rights.
  • Businesses can access a range of government programs to help employ people with disabilities.
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  Equal employment opportunity Policy overview

  This Equal employment opportunity Policy covers what Equal employment opportunity Policy is and provides guidelines for the professional standards required within your organisation. It deals with the standards of behaviour expected when your people are dealing with employees, contractors, volunteers, customers, suppliers, regulatory authorities, and the general public.

  This Equal employment opportunity Policy template can be adapted to meet the specific needs of your organisation. You can change as little or as much of the content as you like. Some sections may be governed by state and federal legislation. It is important that you seek your own HR or legal advice, maintain this policy as legislation changes and adjust it to meet your requirements.

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  The target audience for this Equal employment opportunity Policy

  This Equal employment opportunity Policy workplace policy template is suitable for all your employees, contractors, and volunteers. Once you have adjusted the Equal employment opportunity Policy template to meet the specific requirements of your organisation you can deliver it to new starters at induction and as refresher training on a regular basis.

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  Topics covered in this Equal employment opportunity Policy

  The following topics are covered in this Equal employment opportunity Policy:

  • Definition of EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity)
  • Types of discriminations
  • Responsibilities of Employees
  • Responsibilities of Managers
  • Investigation of complaints
  • Principles of natural justice
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  Duration of this Equal employment opportunity Policy

  This Equal employment opportunity Policy will take approximately five minutes to complete.

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  Learning outcomes for this Equal employment opportunity Policy

  The following learning outcomes will be achieved on completion of this Equal employment opportunity Policy:

  • Comprehend the responsibilities of employees and employers.
  • Educate and train employees on Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.
  • Evaluate the risks associated with equal employment opportunities.
  • Recognise personal responsibility to comply with this Equal employment opportunity Policy.
  • Know how to report known or suspected breaches of this Equal employment opportunity Policy.
  • Acknowledge that the Equal employment opportunity Policy does not cover every possible event or action and that caution and common sense are required.
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  Business outcomes for this Equal employment opportunity Policy

  Once all employees, contractors, and volunteers have completed your Equal employment opportunity Policy, the following business outcomes will be achieved for your organisation:

  • Provide guidelines outlining the steps that the organisation regulates on equal employment opportunity.
  • Progress recruitment process surges employee engagement and better customer satisfaction and service.
  • Regulate risks related to EEO at the workplace.
  • Monitor and protect your employees and the business.
  • Reiterates a stronger brand reputation.
  • Sustain a healthy workplace culture and increase productivity.

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