Kennedy Scott Limited will:

• implement fair procedures in recruitment, training, promotion, transfer and terms and conditions of employment;
• ensure that people with disabilities are offered all the reasonable support that they need;
• ensure that people with disabilities are provided with all reasonable equipment and facilities to continue their employment;
• make reasonable adjustments to working arrangements or the physical features of premises where they cause disadvantage for a person with a disability;
• provide a safe working environment for people with disabilities;
• ensure that disability will not be used as a criterion for redundancy.

Recruitment

• Vacancies will be open to suitably qualified people with disabilities.
• The Company guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy.

Training

• All employees with a disability will have access to training and development opportunities.
• All employees will be made aware of the Company’s policy on the employment of people with disabilities.

Retention

• The duties and working conditions of employees with disabilities will be reviewed each year through an interview under the staff review and development scheme.
• If a person with a disability is unable to continue to carry out his/her existing duties every effort will be given to making reasonable adjustments, including alternative employment.

Monitoring

• Monitoring will be used to measure the success of this policy and to review its progress.

Consultation

• The Company will consult with employees with disabilities at least once a year about their employment needs to ensure that they can develop and use their abilities at work.

Grievances
Any employee or job applicant who considers that he/she has been treated unfairly or discriminated against on the grounds of his/her disability should raise the matter through the grievance procedure.