Equality and diversity are central to the work of Hawk Express Cabs Ltd.

Hawk Express Cabs Ltd aims to ensure no group receives less favourable treatment and that all people are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, disability, gender re-assignment, age, social class, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, irrelevant offending background or any other factor irrelevant to the purpose in view.

For this policy to be successful, it is essential that everyone is committed to and involved in its delivery.

The purpose of Hawk Express Cabs Ltd having this policy, is to ensure that all employees, job applicants, contractors and customers are treated fairly irrespective of their race, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, disability, gender re-assignment, age, social class, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, irrelevant offending background or any other factor irrelevant to the purpose in view.

Hawk Express Cabs Ltd values a diverse customer base and the individuality and creativity that every employee potentially brings to the workforce.

Hawk Express Cabs Ltd aims and objectives are that

• All employees, job applicants, contractors and customers will be treated fairly, openly and honestly, with dignity and respect.
• No job applicant, employee, contractor or customer will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of their race, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, disability, gender re-assignment, age, social class, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, irrelevant offending background or any other factor irrelevant to the purpose in view.
• The application of equality and diversity principles is recognised by Hawk Express Cabs Ltd to be good employment practice which makes good business sense.
• Employment decisions on recruitment and promotion will be based solely on merit.
• Everyone has a right to work and to do business in an environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Hawk Express Cabs Ltd will not tolerate discrimination or harassment under any circumstance.
• Disciplinary action, including dismissal may be taken against and employee found responsible for harassment or discrimination.
• Any employee who believes they are being discriminated against, victimised or harassed should raise the matter through Hawk Express Cabs Ltd complaints procedure.

Hawk Express Cabs Ltd recognises respects and values diversity in its employees, volunteers and service users.

Hawk Express Cabs Ltd has this policy because it is an organisation that must always ensure it meets the needs of its employees and customers through fair and appropriate employment and development of the people who work and contract for Hawk Express Cabs Ltd.

Responsibility for Implementation

This policy covers the behaviour of all people employed in or contracting Hawk Express Cabs Ltd or using the services and sets out the way they can expect to be treated in turn by Hawk Express Cabs Ltd. The overall responsibility for ensuring adherence to and implementation of this policy lies with the staff and the management.

Method of Implementation

Hawk Express Cabs Ltd intends to implement this policy by:

• Ensuring that it is a condition of paid employment in the organisation.
• Ensuring that Management, employees, contractors and users are made aware, understand, agree with, and are willing to implement, this policy.  All management, staff and contractors will be given a copy of this policy as part of their induction.

Monitoring and Reviewing

Hawk Express Cabs Ltd has declared its commitment to establishing, developing, implementing and reviewing a policy of equality of opportunity. Effective record keeping and monitoring, and acting on information gathered, are essential in order to measure effectiveness and plan progress. The management committee will review the policy annually.