Page 32 - DIFC EHB 1218 V.1

3.4.5 Investigation
The investigation will be conducted by either a designated member or members of management or,
if deemed appropriate, an agreed third party. The investigation will be conducted thoroughly,
objectively, with sensitivity, utmost confidentiality, and with due respect for the rights of both the
complainant and the alleged perpetrator(s).

The investigation will be governed by terms of reference, preferably agreed between the parties in
advance.

The investigator(s) will meet with the complainant and alleged perpetrator(s) and any witnesses or
relevant persons on an individual confidential basis with a view to establishing the facts surrounding
the allegation(s). Both the complainant and alleged perpetrator(s) may be accompanied by a work
colleague or representative if so desired.
Every effort will be made to carry out and complete the investigation as quickly as possible and
preferably within an agreed timeframe. On completion of the investigation, the investigator(s) will
submit a written report to management containing the findings of the investigation.

Both parties will be given the opportunity to comment on the findings before management decides
upon any action.
The complainant and the alleged perpetrator(s) will be informed in writing of the findings of the
investigation.

3.4.6 Outcome
Should management decide that the complaint is well founded, the alleged perpetrator(s) will be given
a formal interview to determine an appropriate course of action. Such action could, for example,
involve counselling and/or monitoring or progressing the issue through the disciplinary and grievance
procedure of the employment.
If either party is unhappy with the outcome of the investigation, the issue may be processed through
the normal employment relations mechanisms.

3.4.7 Confidentiality
All individuals involved in the procedures referred to above must maintain confidentiality on the
subject.

3.5 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY
DIFC is an equal opportunity employer. The Company positively encourages a culture of equality for
all, where employees are recruited, developed, remunerated and promoted on the basis of their skills
and suitability for the work performed.
The Company is committed to making full use of the talents and resources of all its employees, and to
ensuring that no employee receives objectively unjustified less favourable treatment on the grounds
of their gender, race, colour, ethnic origin, membership of the travelling community, marital status,
family status, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age, nationality, part-time or fixed term status. All
employees will be made aware of the provisions of this policy and are required to ensure that the
policy is carried out in its entirety.

3.5.1 Recruitment and Promotion
The Company will ensure that information about vacant posts is circulated as widely as possible in the
circumstances to ensure that it reaches all sections of the community.

Page 31 of 66