Equal Opportunity Policy

Wrapart - Birmingham

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. We will treat all employees, job applicants, customers, and business partners fairly and with respect, regardless of their protected characteristics.

Protected Characteristics

Under the Equality Act 2010, it is unlawful to discriminate against people based on:

• Age
• Disability
• Gender reassignment
• Marriage and civil partnership
• Pregnancy and maternity
• Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin)
• Religion or belief
• Sex
• Sexual orientation

Our Responsibilities as an Employer

As the business owner, we will:

• Prevent discrimination in all aspects of employment including recruitment, promotion, training, pay and benefits, discipline, and dismissal
• Make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees and job applicants
• Respond promptly and appropriately to any complaints of discrimination, harassment, or victimisation
• Regularly review our employment practices and procedures to ensure fairness
• Provide training and guidance to all employees about their rights and responsibilities

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

All employees have the right to:

• Work in an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and victimisation
• Raise concerns about unfair treatment without fear of retaliation
• Request reasonable adjustments if needed due to disability

All employees must:

• Treat colleagues, customers, and business partners with dignity and respect
• Not discriminate against, harass, or victimise others
• Report any concerns about discrimination to management
• Participate in relevant training provided by the company

Recruitment and Selection

We will:

• Base recruitment decisions on merit, experience, skills, and qualifications
• Use clear, objective criteria for all employment decisions
• Write job advertisements that encourage applications from all suitable candidates
• Make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process for disabled applicants

Complaints Procedure

• Any employee who believes they have experienced discrimination should first raise the issue informally with their manager
• If the matter cannot be resolved informally, the employee should make a formal written complaint
• All complaints will be investigated thoroughly and confidentially
• Appropriate action will be taken where discrimination is found to have occurred

Monitoring and Review

This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective and compliant with current legislation. We will maintain records of employment decisions and monitor the composition of our workforce to ensure equal opportunities are being provided.

Legal Framework

This policy complies with the Equality Act 2010 and related UK employment legislation. As a small business, we understand our legal obligations to prevent discrimination and promote equality of opportunity.

Last Updated: February 2026. Review Date: February 2027.

For any questions about this policy, please email info@wrapart.uk.