1. Statement of Policy
The aim of this policy is to communicate the commitment of the Irish Bowling Association (IBA) to the promotion of equality of opportunity within our Association.
It is our policy to provide equality of opportunity to all, irrespective of:
We are opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Our equal opportunities policy is in place to help all those in our Association to develop their full potential, provide an enjoyable sporting environment for all and to fully utilise the talents and resources available within our Association.
2. Scope of Policy
The Irish Bowling Association Equal Opportunities Policy applies to all members of the Association and to those who work for, or apply to work for, the Association in both a paid or voluntary capacity.
3. Equality Commitments
We are committed to:
This policy will be made available through our website to all members of the Association and to those working for the IBA.
The effectiveness of our equal opportunities policy will be reviewed regularly [at least annually] and action taken as necessary.
4. Implementation
The Office Bearers of the IBA have specific responsibility for the effective implementation of this policy. Each Office Bearer shall ensure, insofar as far as possible, that IBA members, volunteers and employees abide by the policy and help create the equal opportunities environment which is its objective.
In order to implement this policy we shall:
5. Monitoring and Review
The effectiveness of our Equal Opportunities Policy will be reviewed regularly, and action taken as necessary. Where monitoring suggests there is an issue in relation to this policy then we will develop an action plan to address the issue in question.
6. Complaints
Should a member of the Association or a person who works for the Association consider that they have suffered any form of discrimination, harassment or victimisation they are entitled to raise the matter through the agreed IBA procedures (set out in the IBA Complaints Policy). All complaints of discrimination will be dealt with seriously, promptly and confidentially.
In addition to our internal procedures, employees have the right to pursue complaints of discrimination through the courts or to an industrial tribunal or the Fair Employment Tribunal under the following anti-discrimination legislation:
However, employees wishing to make a complaint will normally be required to raise their complaint under our internal grievance procedures.
Every effort will be made to ensure that those who make complaints will not be victimised. Any complaint of victimisation will be dealt with seriously, promptly and confidentially. Victimisation will result in disciplinary action.
