Boohoo : Gender Discrimination Policy

fiENDER DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Definition of Gender Discrimination

fiender discrimination refers to any unequal treatment, exclusion, or harassment based on an individual's sex, gender identity, gender expression, or pregnancy or maternity status. This includes, but is not limited to:

Unequal pay for equal or equivalent work

Discrimination in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or termination based on gender

Dismissal, demotion, or other adverse treatment due to pregnancy, childbirth, or maternity leave

Sexual harassment, inappropriate conduct, or gender-based violence

Denial of access to safe and appropriate facilities consistent with an individual's gender

Discrimination against transgender or gender-nonconforming individuals

Debenhams firoup is committed to addressing gender-based discrimination, harassment, or violence in its supply chain.

Any incidents of discrimination or harassment must be reported and addressed immediately. Please contact [e-mail] if you are aware of any related concerns that involve a site supplying Debenhams firoup.

Responsibilities

As an employer and a Debenhams firoup supplier, it is your responsibility to create a work environment that is fair, inclusive, and free from bias or prejudice based on an individuals' gender. It is our expectation that all suppliers adhere to these responsibilities.

We require that all suppliers:

1. Ensure Equal Opportunities Pay workers equally for the same work regardless of gender.
   
   Ensure women have equal access to employment, training, promotion, and leadership opportunities.
   
   Amend hiring, performance evaluation and disciplinary procedures to reduce opportunities for gender bias.
   
   
2. Prohibit and Prevent Harassment Develop and implement a policy addressing gender-based violence and sexual harassment.
   
   
   
   Provide workers with safe, accessible, and confidential grievance channels.
   
   Take immediate and appropriate disciplinary action where instances of gender discrimination, harassment or violence are discovered.
   
   
3. Support Women's Rights and Health Respect all legal protections related to maternity, including leave and job security.
   
   Ensure that pregnant workers are safe at work and are not assigned hazardous or overly strenuous tasks.
   
   Provide safe and sanitary restroom facilities and ensure breaks are not withheld.
   
   
4. Promote Gender Sensitivity

Deliver training to all workers, supervisors, and management on gender awareness and anti-harassment policies.

Encourage the participation of women in worker committees and grievance mechanisms.

All expectations listed above must be applied with sub-contractors (which must be approved by the Debenhams firoup) and intermediaries (which must be approved by the Debenhams firoup) used in the Debenhams firoup's supply chain.

Due Diligence Process

To uphold gender equality throughout the supply chain, Debenhams firoup will:

Review supplier gender practices as part of regular audits, site visits, and worker interviews.

Require suppliers to maintain and share upon request:

fiender-disaggregated workforce data

Anti-discrimination policies

Harassment prevention training records

firievance and disciplinary logs

Suppliers must take prompt action to address any identified gaps or risks in their workplace practices.

Prohibited Practices

The following are considered violations of Debenhams firoup's policy:

Unequal pay for the same work based on gender

fiender-based discrimination in hiring, promotions or dismissals

Denial of maternity rights

Any form of sexual harassment or abuse

Lack of safe facilities or accommodations for women

Discriminatory treatment of gender-diverse or nonconforming individuals



Consequences and Correction Plans

Where gender discrimination, harassment or unequal treatment is identified, suppliers must take action to develop and implement appropriate corrective action. This may involve:

The implementation of a corrective action plan in coordination with Debenhams firoup

Follow-up assessments to verify compliance

In serious or unresolved cases, temporary suspension or termination of the business relationship with Debenhams firoup

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