Equal Opportunities Policy

Penn Pharmaceutical Services Ltd. is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer which means that the Company’s established Policy is to ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs, either directly or indirectly, against any person on the grounds of age, colour, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, race, religion, religious or similar philosophical beliefs, nationality, ethnic or national origin, racial groups.

This policy of equal opportunity and treatment will apply whenever the Company is recruiting, transferring, promoting, assessing performance, disciplining or offering training, also other opportunities including advancement or retirement

This policy is upheld by the above vision which states that ".…we will achieve our vision by recognising and developing the potential of our people….. "and the core values of the Company which include "...trust, integrity, pride, passion, enjoyment and respect ….."

Discrimination can be direct or indirect. Direct discrimination means treating a person on one or more of the above grounds less favourably than others are or would be treated in the same or similar circumstances. Indirect discrimination means applying a requirement or condition which, although applied equally to all persons, is such that a substantial proportion of a particular group could not comply with it and which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Discrimination by victimisation, bullying, harassment, whistle-blowing or related to reporting of health and safety issues is also recognised as unlawful.

We recognise that the principal responsibility for providing equal opportunities in employment rests with the Company. Each employee and Manager is required to be familiar with and to implement this Company Policy and is urged to comply at all times not only with the letter but also with the spirit of Equal Opportunities legislation and Codes of Practice.

The Executive Team and the Board of Directors give full backing to this policy and support all those who endeavour to carry it out.

For more information about equal rights visit www.eoc.org.uk