Employment Policy
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Statement of Policy
Our employment practices must ensure that employees are treated justly and with respect
and that their abilities, differences and achievements are recognised.
Equality of opportunity and dignity at work are essential in helping all employees to develop
their full capabilities. By embracing diversity in all aspects of our business, we will ensure a
positive, inclusive working environment for employees throughout the organisation.
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General Principles
1.
There must be no unlawful discrimination against any employee or prospective
employee on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, colour,
race or national or ethnic origin. Each company must also comply with the
requirements of any relevant laws and regulations relating to discrimination.
2.
There must be no discrimination against any employee or prospective employee on
the grounds of age other than where, in accordance with applicable law, contractual
retirement dates are agreed.
3.
Employees must refrain from any conduct which might amount to discrimination.
4.
Access to employment and development must be based on ability, qualifications
and suitability for work and for available opportunities.
5.
Pre-employment, employment, development and retention processes and practices
must ensure that the principles of equal opportunity and fairness are visibly adhered
to.
6.
Pre-employment processes must include appropriate checks of prospective
employees (including checking of references and verifying qualifications).
7.
Recruitment agencies used in the identification and selection of potential employees
must be made aware of this policy and GKN’s Ethical Standards Policy.
8.
Employees must be given regular and appropriate training for their work including in
relation to competition and anti-bribery laws, and their individual development needs
and career prospects must be reviewed as part of an annual performance review
process.
9.
Employees must be treated with dignity and respect, in a working environment
which respects their human rights and which is free from unlawful discrimination and
from any form of conduct, whether physical, emotional or verbal, which could be
considered to be harassing, coercive or disruptive, including sexual harassment.
10.
Employees must be able and be encouraged to report and discuss, on a confidential
basis, any problem associated with or arising out of their employment.
11.
Formal and confidential procedures must be established which provide for a fair,
impartial and confidential determination of any employee complaint as quickly as
practicable and which comply with any local employment regulations.
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12.
Employees must know and understand their terms and conditions of employment,
and must be aware of disciplinary and complaints procedures and consultation
processes within the company.
13.
Working conditions must be safe and comply with all applicable occupational health
and safety standards, laws and regulations.
14.
All employees individually have a responsibility for their own and their colleagues’
health and safety and must comply with all applicable occupational health and
safety standards, laws and regulations.
15.
Employees must receive regular occupational health and safety training in aspects
which relate to the workplace to ensure their ability to work safely.
16.
The use or abuse of any illegal substances during working time, whether or not on
company premises, including the illegal use or possession of any drug, is prohibited.
17.
Each GKN company must prohibit anyone from bringing dangerous weapons onto
any of the company’s premises.
18.
Employment contracts must require employees to comply with the GKN Code and
Policies and provide for sanctions/disciplinary procedures in the event of any
breach.
19.
Employment contracts must oblige employees to declare any conflicts or potential
conflicts between the employee's personal interests and the interests of any GKN
company in the relevant company's conflicts register.
This Policy must be read in conjunction with the GKN Code, the other GKN Policies and the
requirements regarding their implementation.
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