Equal Opportunities

Scope

This policy aims to ensure there is no discrimination within the company, and where possible amongst our associates.

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Policy

1. Panacea is committed to the principle of equality and diversity in employment.

2. Accordingly, Panacea will ensure that recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion procedures result in no job applicant or employee receiving less favourable treatment because of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, trade union membership or non-membership, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, age, or on the basis of being a part-time or fixed-term worker. 

3. The Company’s objective is to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and otherwise treated solely on the basis of their relevant aptitudes, skills and abilities.

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Panacea's Responsibilities

1. Panacea is responsible for successfully fulfilling this policy by: 

   • not discriminating in the course of employment against employees or job applicants.

   • not inducing or attempting to induce others in practice unlawful discrimination.

   • bringing to the attention of employees that they will be subject to action under the disciplinary procedure for unlawful discrimination of any kind.

   • treating all colleagues with respect.

   • ensuring that systems and procedures are free of bias and reward on the base of merit.

All employees of the Company whether permanent, full-time, part-time or temporary are required to work in conformity with this policy. No employee has any authority to contravene this policy and disciplinary action will be taken against those who do.