Equal Opportunity Policy

Subject to statute, people will be judged solely on merit and ability during recruitment, selection, training, development

and promotion throughout their employment.

(BDC) Technical Data Cables Ltd is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our

workforce. Our aim is that each employee feels respected and able to give their best.

It is the continuing policy of (BDC) Technical Data Cables Ltd to provide equal opportunity employment to all employees

without regard to:

• gender (including sex, marriage, pregnancy, maternity leave, gender re-assignment,

   sexual orientation);

• race (including ethnic origin, colour, citizenship, nationality, and national origin);

• disability;

• religion or belief;

• age.

All employees whether full-time, part-time or temporary, will be treated fairly and with respect.  This policy applies to all

employment decisions, including those in connection with:

• recruitment, selection, promotion and advertisement of jobs;

• terms and conditions of employment;

• training, career development and progression;

• grievance and disciplinary procedures;

• relationships between members of staff.

Each employee of (BDC) Technical Data Cables Ltd has an obligation to promote an equal opportunity environment within

the Company.  As our employee, you have a duty to observe and apply this policy at all times. In particular you must not:

• discriminate against or harass colleagues, other employees or job applicants;

• induce, or attempt to induce, other employees to practice unlawful discrimination;

• victimise individuals who have made allegations or complaints of discrimination,or

   provided information about such discrimination.

Violation of this policy is a serious offence and could result in disciplinary action and/or summary dismissal.

Ian Grant – Director will, with the assistance and co-operation of senior management and employees, take steps to ensure

compliance with this policy.  This will include regular reviews of quality issues, monitoring activities and complaints.  All

employees of (BDC) Technical Data Cables Ltd will also receive adequate training on the correct operation of this policy.

To ensure effective operation of this policy and for no other purpose, (BDC) Technical Data Cables Ltd will keep a record of

employee and job applicant sex, race, ethnic origin and disability information.  From time to time it may seek the co-

operation of employees in updating these records. Where necessary, employees will be able to check/correct their own

record of these details.  Otherwise, access to this information will be strictly restricted.

(BDC) Technical Data Cables Ltd aim to resolve any complaints in accordance with its grievance procedure, as set out

below.  All complaints will be treated seriously and confidentially.

Each employee has an obligation to promote an equal opportunity environment within the Company.  As our employee, you

have a duty to observe and apply this policy at all times.  Violation of this policy is a serious offence and could result in

disciplinary action and/or summary dismissal.