EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT

Pine Consulting Group Limited, recognise that everyone has a contribution to make to our society and a right to equal opportunity.

No job applicant or employee, member, volunteer or organisation/individual to which we provide services will be discriminated against by us on the grounds of:

• age;
• colour;
• gender (including sex, marriage, gender re-assignment);
• race (including ethnic origin, colour, nationality and national origin);
• disability;
• national origin;
• sexual orientation;
• religion or belief; or
• veteran status.

Pine Consulting Group Limited will take affirmative action to ensure that this Policy is implemented, with particular regard to: advertising, application procedures, compensation, demotion, employment, fringe benefits, job assignment, job classification, layoff, leave, promotion, recruitment, rehire, social activities, training, termination, transfer, upgrade, and working conditions.

We aim to promote equal opportunities, eliminate discrimination and harassment through the following:

• Opposing all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
• All employees (whether part-time, full-time or temporary), associates, independent contractors and beneficiaries shall be treated fairly and with respect.
• All employment opportunity announcements/vacancies will be advertised internally and externally simultaneously and will include a statement on equal opportunities to make it understood that the foregoing is company policy and all employment decisions are based on individual merit only. Selection for employment, promotion, training or any other benefit will be based on aptitude and ability. Pine Consulting Group Limited will continue by the employment entities with which it deals, that the foregoing is a mandatory company policy. All selection/rejection decisions will be recorded.
• All employees (whether part-time, full-time or temporary), associates, independent contractors and beneficiaries shall be assisted and encouraged to develop their full potential and the talents and resources of individuals will be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency of the organisation.
• It is the Company’s policy to ensure and maintain a working environment free of coercion, harassment, and intimidation at all job sites, and in all facilities at which employees are assigned to work. All employees (whether part-time, full-time or temporary), associates, independent contractors and beneficiaries have a legal and moral obligation not to discriminate and to immediately report any violation of the policy or any incidents of discrimination against any individual or group of individuals to their supervision or the company EEO Officer.
• It is the policy of Pine Consulting Group Limited that all company activities, facilities, and job sites are non-segregated. Separate or single-user toilet and changing facilities are provided to assure privacy.

Our Commitment:

• To create an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff, volunteers, members and beneficiaries are recognised and valued.
• Every employee, volunteer, member and beneficiary are entitled to be part of an environment that promotes dignity and respect for all. No form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated.
• Training, development and progression opportunities are available to all staff members.
• Equality is good management practice and makes sound sense. Breaches of our equality policy will be regarded as misconduct and could lead to disciplinary proceedings or employee formal warning or termination of employment or cooperation.
• This policy is fully supported by the management committee and has been agreed upon by all its members and the employee representatives.
• The policy will be monitored and reviewed annually.

The successful implementation of this policy depends on the awareness and commitment of all staff members and associates. Hence, all new staff members and associates will be made aware of its existence and on joining the organisation, and reminded they must conform with it on a regular basis.