Our Equalities Officer is George McColl
If you have any questions for George please contact us at [email protected]
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy has been put before Fife Council Senior Equalities Group and Joint Trade Unions.
The policy sets out Fife Council commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion as an organisation, whilst highlighting Fife Councils zero tolerance to discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation.
The guiding principals are that everyone that works with Fife Council should be treated fairly, with respect and should feel free to be themselves. Fife Council expects all their employees to work together to create an inclusive working environment. Fife Council believes that everyone should be treated equally. There are laws in place to protect people from discrimination, based on the following characteristics:
· Age
· Disability
· Gender Reassignment
· Marriage or Civil Partnership
· Pregnancy and Maternity
· Race
· Religion and Belief
· Sex
· Sexual Orientation
This policy will be kept under review, to ensure that it reflects best practice.
New Duty to prevent sexual harassment.
Fife Council have a duty to prevent sexual harassment from taking place. Starting from 26th October this new duty will reinforce the current and ongoing commitment towards preventing sexual harassment. There is a commitment to taking reports of sexual harassment seriously if it happens.
In order to raise awareness about sexual harassment prevention, Fife Council will produce new leaflets which will be widely distributed, developing a new process of raising and reporting incidents, toolbox talks, manager specific training , sexual harassment training to be included as part of employee induction, a new monitoring and review process in a bis to minimize them, and a possible workplace Champion network to set the tone for expectations and behaviours across the workforce.
Dates for Diary.
11th November Remembrance Day.
14th November Diabetes Day (A day to highlight the physical and mental challenges associated with Diabetes.)
19th November International Men’s Day (To highlight the day to day struggles of men, including abuse, homelessness, violence and suicide)
20th November Transgender Day of Remembrance (This is a day to remember of those who have died because of transgender bigotry and Violence)
1st December World Aids Day
2nd December International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
3rd December International Day for People with Disabilities (To promote the rights and well being of people with Disabilities in every walk of life)
10th December Human Rights Day.
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Suicide Prevention month, September.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month – a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowledge the millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts, and the many individuals, families and communities that have been impacted by suicide. It’s also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention.
The 10th of September is World Suicide prevention day. It is everybody’s responsibility to look out for a colleague or member of your family who you think is struggling to cope with life challenges.
Just start the conversation.
Senior Equalities Group
A Translation App is being trialed. It is machine readable software which translates a document from English to a Community language and vice versa. The advantage of the app over human translation is the reduced cost and quick turnaround with translations available within minutes. The disadvantages are that the translation will be as per document to be translated. It will be the staff’s responsibility to ensure the source document is in plain language to begin with to reduce any errors or translation difficulties.
Edinburgh Council is currently using the Translation App, and this will be monitored by Fife Council. A test document will be provided and Fife Council to seek public opinion.
What a wonderful day! 
Until next year folks…..
