R F C November 2009
ROTHES FOOTBALL CLUB
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT
Policy
Rothes Football Club fully supports the principal of equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of disability. No applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment because of disability.
It is in the interests of Rothes Football Club and those who work for it to ensure that all available human resource talents and skills are considered when employment opportunities arise.
Rothes Football Club is committed to maintaining and managing a diverse work force.
Purpose
To ensure that Rothes Football Club complies with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and to ensure that disabled people falling within the definition of the Act are treated equally and fairly.
Scope
The Disability Discrimination Policy covers all staff and job applicants. This also covers employees who become disabled during their employment. Where relevant it also covers staff employed by outside agencies working on Rothes Football Club premises.
Policy Guidelines
Recruitment, training and promotion are carried out in line with Rothes Football Club code of practice. Clear job descriptions and person specifications are used (where appropriate) to enhance objective assessments and to ensure that decisions are made solely on objective and job related criteria.
Rothes Football Club will ensure that all new employees are aware of this policy as part of their induction and will regularly review and monitor this policy to ensure its implementation and effectiveness.