11. Policies and Grievance Management

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Summary

Documented set of broad guidelines informing staff and management behavior and mechanisms in place to address non-compliance.

Practices

Policies

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11.1 Adopt and implement a gender equality and social inclusion policy

11.2 Establish a corporate-level equal employment opportunity (EEO) policy

11.3 Create and adopt an anti-discrimination policy that protects employees with all diverse identities

11.4 Adopt a salary equity policy with mechanisms for analysis and redress

11.5 Establish policies to promote reconciliation of work life and family life

11.6 Provide parental leave (maternity and paternity leave) that meets or exceeds the requirements of national legislation

11.7 Provide sufficient paternity leave even if it exceeds the legal requirements, ideally equal in length to maternity leave

11.8 Establish a childcare benefits policy that offers facilities (e.g., crèche or nursery) or provides monetary assistance with childcare arrangements

11.9 Establish family leave policies meeting the stated needs of parents and employees

11.10 Adopt a survivor-centered sexual harassment and gender-based violence (GBV) policy including grievance management

11.11 Develop workplace policies to prevent and respond to domestic violence

11.12 Establish health and safety policy that explicitly and equally considers the needs of women and men

11.13 Create and adopt a workplace menstrual health management (MHM) policy to ensure that those who menstruate can manage their MHM needs safely and with dignity while at work

11.14 Review and revise all other company policies to support gender equality, diversity, and inclusion goals

Grievance Management

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11.15 Implement a fair and respectful process and mechanisms for reporting and handling violations of policies