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We need your support to be able to continue enhancing the lives of people in communities wherever Rugby League is played.
The Charity aims to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
The organisation – in providing services at every level of Rugby League – is also committed against unlawful discrimination of customers or the public.
Our aim is to:
The Charity commits to:
This commitment includes training managers and all other employees about their rights and responsibilities under the equality policy. Responsibilities include staff conducting themselves to help the organisation provide equal opportunities in employment, and prevent bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination
All staff should understand they, as well as their employer, can be held liable for acts of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, in the course of their employment, against fellow employees, customers, suppliers and the public
Such acts will be dealt with as misconduct under the organisation’s grievance and/or disciplinary procedures, and any appropriate action will be taken. Particularly serious complaints could amount to gross misconduct and lead to dismissal without notice
Further, sexual harassment may amount to both an employment rights matter and a criminal matter, such as in sexual assault allegations. In addition, harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 – which is not limited to circumstances where harassment relates to a protected characteristic – is a criminal offence
Monitoring will also include assessing how the equality policy, and any sporting action plan, are working in practice, reviewing them annually, and considering and taking action to address any issues
The equality policy is fully supported by the Charity’s trustees.
RL Cares is committed to promoting equality and diversity, promoting a culture that actively values difference, and recognises that people from different backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights to the workplace and enhance what we do.
We aim to be an inclusive organisation, where diversity is valued, respected and built upon, with the ability to recruit and retain a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.
RL Cares is also committed to compliance with relevant equality legislation, the Equality Act 2010, Codes of Practice and relevant best practice guidance.
We will pro-actively tackle discrimination or disadvantage and will seek to ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason with regard to employment or accessing our services.
For more information on our equality and diversity action plan click here.
September 2019
And help us make a difference.
We need your support to be able to continue enhancing the lives of people in communities wherever Rugby League is played.